How much does a kindergarten teacher make in New Jersey?
$74,210a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in New Jersey. That is $35.68 an hour or $6,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.68
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,040Median: $74,210Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 25th | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| Median | $74,210 | $35.68 | |
| 75th | $96,940 | $46.61 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.46 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $78,620 |
| New York, NY | $77,400 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $74,990 |
| Vineland, NJ | $70,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,250 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 8. Maryland | $75,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $75,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $74,380 |
| 11. New Jersey | $74,210 |
| 12. Delaware | $74,030 |
| 13. Ohio | $72,570 |
| 14. Oregon | $68,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $35.68 ($74,210 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $74,210 against $62,680 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $78,620 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.