How much does a special education teacher make in New Jersey?
$71,110a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in New Jersey. That is $34.19 an hour or $5,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.19
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,780Median: $71,110Highest 10%: $104,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| 25th | $62,910 | $30.25 | |
| Median | $71,110 | $34.19 | |
| 75th | $79,770 | $38.35 | |
| 90th | $104,000 | $49.99 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $77,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $73,390 |
| Trenton, NJ | $69,810 |
| New York, NY | $66,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 12. Georgia | $76,130 |
| 13. Maryland | $76,100 |
| 14. District of Columbia | $71,130 |
| 15. New Jersey | $71,110 |
| 16. Iowa | $71,050 |
| 17. Minnesota | $69,470 |
| 18. Florida | $68,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $34.19 ($71,110 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $71,110 against $76,580 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for special education teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 42 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays special education teachers the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $77,700 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.