Substitute Teachers Salary in New Jersey
Substitute Teachers in New Jersey earn a median of $43,780 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,100
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,170; the top 10% earn over $58,670. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,210 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
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,200 median in New Jersey
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,770 median in New Jersey
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,770 median in New Jersey
Substitute Teachers pay in New Jersey
How much do substitute teachers make in New Jersey?
The median is $43,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,170 and the top 10% earn over $58,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.