Education Teachers Salary in New Jersey
Education Teachers in New Jersey earn a median of $77,600 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $129,930. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85,130 median in New Jersey
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$78,350 median in New Jersey
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$77,780 median in New Jersey
Education Teachers pay in New Jersey
How much do education teachers make in New Jersey?
The median is $77,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $129,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+3% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.