How much does a substitute teacher make in New Jersey?
$43,780a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in New Jersey. That is $21.05 an hour or $3,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.05
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,170Median: $43,780Highest 10%: $58,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| 25th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| Median | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 75th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 90th | $58,670 | $28.21 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,680 |
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $44,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $39,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,540 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 10. Rhode Island | $45,590 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $44,870 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| 13. New Jersey | $43,780 |
| 14. New York | $43,490 |
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.05 ($43,780 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $43,780 against $41,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for substitute teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays substitute teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $45,680 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.