How much does a history teacher make in New Jersey?
$99,900a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in New Jersey. That is $48.03 an hour or $8,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.03
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $99,900Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $55,660 | $26.76 | |
| Median | $99,900 | $48.03 | |
| 75th | $139,800 | $67.21 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.78 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $101,300 |
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 4. Oregon | $104,300 |
| 5. Connecticut | $102,000 |
| 6. New York | $100,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $99,900 |
| 8. Maine | $99,610 |
| 9. Michigan | $99,440 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $98,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.03 ($99,900 a year).
Do history teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $99,900 against $83,820 nationally, 19% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for history teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays history teachers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $101,300 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.