How much does a geography teacher make in New Jersey?
$78,540a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $78,540Highest 10%: $196,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $109,600 | $52.70 | |
| 90th | $196,900 | $94.64 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,800 |
| New York, NY | $99,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 23. Ohio | $81,290 |
| 24. Tennessee | $81,220 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $78,710 |
| 26. New Jersey | $78,540 |
| 27. Mississippi | $75,130 |
| 28. Nebraska | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $78,540 against $97,590 nationally, 20% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for geography teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 26 of 28 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays geography teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $104,800 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.