How much does a middle school teacher make in New Jersey?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,450Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 25th | $64,310 | $30.92 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $98,180 | $47.20 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.38 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $96,500 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $82,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,620 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,130 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,740 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
| 9. Alaska | $78,940 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,350 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,770 against $64,370 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for middle school teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays middle school teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $96,500 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.