How much does an environmental science teacher make in New Jersey?
$82,890a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers in New Jersey. That is $39.85 an hour or $6,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.85
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $82,890Highest 10%: $160,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $65,210 | $31.35 | |
| Median | $82,890 | $39.85 | |
| 75th | $127,400 | $61.24 | |
| 90th | $160,400 | $77.09 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $103,500 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,380 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental science teachers.
| 24. Georgia | $84,290 |
| 25. Missouri | $83,210 |
| 26. Ohio | $82,920 |
| 27. New Jersey | $82,890 |
| 28. North Carolina | $82,360 |
| 29. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 30. Iowa | $79,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.85 ($82,890 a year).
Do environmental science teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $82,890 against $94,980 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for environmental science teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 27 of 38 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays environmental science teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $103,500 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.