How much does a secondary school teacher make in New Jersey?
$82,200a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in New Jersey. That is $39.52 an hour or $6,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.52
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,040Median: $82,200Highest 10%: $108,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 25th | $75,790 | $36.44 | |
| Median | $82,200 | $39.52 | |
| 75th | $102,400 | $49.24 | |
| 90th | $108,200 | $52.03 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,800 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $90,070 |
| Vineland, NJ | $83,680 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,560 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,990 |
| Trenton, NJ | $79,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $95,260 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,610 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $82,750 |
| 7. New Jersey | $82,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $80,970 |
| 9. Illinois | $79,990 |
| 10. Alaska | $79,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.52 ($82,200 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $82,200 against $72,040 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for secondary school teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays secondary school teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $100,800 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.