How much does a teaching assistant make in New Jersey?
$54,260a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in New Jersey. That is $26.09 an hour or $4,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.09
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,940Median: $54,260Highest 10%: $81,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $54,260 | $26.09 | |
| 75th | $66,830 | $32.13 | |
| 90th | $81,120 | $39.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,100 |
| Allentown, PA | $40,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 1. Maryland | $58,330 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $56,370 |
| 3. Texas | $55,670 |
| 4. New Jersey | $54,260 |
| 5. Minnesota | $53,380 |
| 6. Utah | $52,300 |
| 7. Washington | $50,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.09 ($54,260 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,260 against $42,910 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for teaching assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 45 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays teaching assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,100 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.