How much does a special education teacher make in New Jersey?
$79,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New Jersey. That is $38.03 an hour or $6,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.03
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,570Median: $79,110Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| 25th | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| Median | $79,110 | $38.03 | |
| 75th | $96,930 | $46.60 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.77 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $94,740 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $80,730 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,510 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $78,860 |
| Vineland, NJ | $73,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 6. Massachusetts | $84,550 |
| 7. Alaska | $81,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $79,170 |
| 9. New Jersey | $79,110 |
| 10. Utah | $78,920 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.03 ($79,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $79,110 against $66,810 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for special education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 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 $94,740 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.