How much does a political science teacher make in New Jersey?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in New Jersey. That is $48.20 an hour or $8,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.20
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $171,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.20 | |
| 75th | $119,500 | $57.43 | |
| 90th | $171,400 | $82.41 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,100 |
| Trenton, NJ | $101,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $101,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,300 |
| 12. Washington | $101,100 |
| 13. Illinois | $100,700 |
| 14. New Jersey | $100,300 |
| 15. Connecticut | $100,200 |
| 16. Arizona | $99,910 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $48.20 ($100,300 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $100,300 against $98,070 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for political science teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays political science teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,100 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.