How much does a special education teacher make in New Jersey?
$83,770a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New Jersey. That is $40.27 an hour or $6,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.27
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,250Median: $83,770Highest 10%: $110,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| 25th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| Median | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.89 | |
| 90th | $110,100 | $52.91 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $100,400 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $84,760 |
| Vineland, NJ | $83,740 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,760 |
| Trenton, NJ | $79,010 |
| Allentown, PA | $77,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $81,710 |
| 10. Alaska | $80,580 |
| 11. Illinois | $79,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.27 ($83,770 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $83,770 against $74,260 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for special education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 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 $100,400 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.