How much does an elementary school teacher make in Atlantic City?
$80,480a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,570Median: $80,480Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| 25th | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| Median | $80,480 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $98,700 | $47.45 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.32 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| New York, NY | $96,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,570 |
| Vineland, NJ | $78,260 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,850 |
Related jobs in Atlantic City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $96,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $90,070 |
| Special Education Teacher | $84,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,760 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,730 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $79,100 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,700 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $76,720 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,450 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $74,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $38.69 ($80,480 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $80,480 against $63,970 nationally, 26% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $78,200, so Atlantic City pays 3% more.
Where does Atlantic City rank for elementary school teacher pay?
45 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.