How much does a postsecondary teacher make in New Jersey?
$85,260a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in New Jersey. That is $40.99 an hour or $7,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.99
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,650Median: $85,260Highest 10%: $181,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $61,270 | $29.46 | |
| Median | $85,260 | $40.99 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.20 | |
| 90th | $181,000 | $87.04 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $100,500 |
| New York, NY | $73,490 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 1. Delaware | $101,100 |
| 2. California | $100,700 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $94,480 |
| 4. New Jersey | $85,260 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $84,550 |
| 6. Minnesota | $84,280 |
| 7. Virginia | $84,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.99 ($85,260 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $85,260 against $77,640 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $100,500 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.