How much does an elementary school teacher make in New Jersey?
$78,200a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.60 an hour or $6,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.60
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,840Median: $78,200Highest 10%: $105,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| 25th | $64,060 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $78,200 | $37.60 | |
| 75th | $98,670 | $47.44 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.71 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $96,900 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $80,480 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,570 |
| Vineland, NJ | $78,260 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 6. New York | $85,760 |
| 7. Connecticut | $80,600 |
| 8. Alaska | $79,260 |
| 9. New Jersey | $78,200 |
| 10. Maryland | $77,680 |
| 11. Ohio | $77,370 |
| 12. Oregon | $77,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.60 ($78,200 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,200 against $63,970 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for elementary school teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays elementary school teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $96,900 a year.
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.