How much does a physics teacher make in New Jersey?
$98,920a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in New Jersey. That is $47.56 an hour or $8,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.56
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $98,920Highest 10%: $178,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $62,380 | $29.99 | |
| Median | $98,920 | $47.56 | |
| 75th | $135,600 | $65.21 | |
| 90th | $178,200 | $85.68 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $104,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,800 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 19. Utah | $99,860 |
| 20. Colorado | $99,280 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $99,050 |
| 22. New Jersey | $98,920 |
| 23. Nebraska | $98,460 |
| 24. Vermont | $98,390 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $98,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $47.56 ($98,920 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $98,920 against $100,300 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for physics teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 22 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physics teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $104,700 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.