How much does a special education teacher make in New Jersey?
$76,660a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New Jersey. That is $36.86 an hour or $6,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.86
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,710Median: $76,660Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| Median | $76,660 | $36.86 | |
| 75th | $97,770 | $47.00 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.85 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $91,610 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,240 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $76,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $75,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,290 |
| Vineland, NJ | $70,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 9. Maryland | $78,850 |
| 10. Illinois | $77,960 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
| 15. Colorado | $74,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.86 ($76,660 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $76,660 against $65,120 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for special education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays special education teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $91,610 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.