How much does a teaching assistant make in New Jersey?
$37,290a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New Jersey. That is $17.93 an hour or $3,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.93
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $37,290Highest 10%: $49,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 75th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $49,580 | $23.84 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $38,890 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $37,280 |
| Trenton, NJ | $36,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,080 |
| Vineland, NJ | $35,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 13. Connecticut | $38,110 |
| 14. Delaware | $37,830 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,800 |
| 16. New Jersey | $37,290 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $37,220 |
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
| 19. Maryland | $37,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.93 ($37,290 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $37,290 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for teaching assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays teaching assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $38,890 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.