Middle School Teachers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in New Jersey earn a median of $78,770 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,650
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,450; the top 10% earn over $104,790. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,210 median in New Jersey
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,200 median in New Jersey
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,200 median in New Jersey
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,110 median in New Jersey
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,770 median in New Jersey
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$81,100 median in New Jersey
Middle School Teachers pay in New Jersey
How much do middle school teachers make in New Jersey?
The median is $78,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,450 and the top 10% earn over $104,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.