How much does a teacher and instructor make in New Jersey?
$73,590a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in New Jersey. That is $35.38 an hour or $6,133 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.38
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,390Median: $73,590Highest 10%: $113,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| Median | $73,590 | $35.38 | |
| 75th | $91,480 | $43.98 | |
| 90th | $113,300 | $54.45 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $77,260 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,810 |
| Trenton, NJ | $60,800 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $53,920 |
| Allentown, PA | $47,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
| 14. Alaska | $76,000 |
| 15. New Jersey | $73,590 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $73,320 |
| 17. Delaware | $67,230 |
| 18. Mississippi | $67,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $35.38 ($73,590 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $73,590 against $66,140 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for teacher and instructor pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays teacher and instructors the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $77,260 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.