How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make in New Jersey?
$99,450a year
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers in New Jersey. That is $47.81 an hour or $8,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.81
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,450Median: $99,450Highest 10%: $213,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| 25th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| Median | $99,450 | $47.81 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.91 | |
| 90th | $213,600 | $102.69 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $81,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,870 |
| Allentown, PA | $72,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for philosophy and religion teachers.
| 3. Vermont | $102,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $101,000 |
| 5. Connecticut | $100,400 |
| 6. New Jersey | $99,450 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $98,360 |
| 8. Utah | $95,410 |
| 9. New York | $92,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $47.81 ($99,450 a year).
Do philosophy and religion teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $99,450 against $80,260 nationally, 24% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for philosophy and religion teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 43 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays philosophy and religion teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $101,200 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.