How much does a psychology teacher make in New Jersey?
$80,790a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in New Jersey. That is $38.84 an hour or $6,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.84
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,730Median: $80,790Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,730 | $15.74 | |
| 25th | $63,450 | $30.50 | |
| Median | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.74 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.63 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $102,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $77,840 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychology teachers.
| 17. Maine | $81,660 |
| 18. Nevada | $81,300 |
| 19. Vermont | $81,100 |
| 20. New Jersey | $80,790 |
| 21. Oregon | $80,060 |
| 22. Kansas | $79,730 |
| 23. Georgia | $79,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychology teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.84 ($80,790 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $80,790 against $80,340 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for psychology teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays psychology teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $102,700 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.