How much does a teacher and instructor make in Atlantic City?
$53,920a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $25.92 an hour or $4,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.92
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 169 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,440Median: $53,920Highest 10%: $84,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,440 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| Median | $53,920 | $25.92 | |
| 75th | $71,820 | $34.53 | |
| 90th | $84,180 | $40.47 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| New York, NY | $77,260 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,810 |
| Trenton, NJ | $60,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,770 |
Related jobs in Atlantic City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $96,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $90,070 |
| Special Education Teacher | $84,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,760 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,730 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,480 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $79,100 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,700 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $76,720 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $25.92 ($53,920 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
No: $53,920 against $66,140 nationally, 18% less.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $73,590, so Atlantic City pays 27% less.
Where does Atlantic City rank for teacher and instructor pay?
169 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,180 or more.
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.