Average Teacher Salary in New Jersey

Education · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Teacher in New Jersey earns $67,700 per year, which is above the national average of $63,650. This translates to approximately $32.55 per hour, $2,604 biweekly, or $5,642 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$50,800	$24.42
Average (50th)	$67,700	$32.55
Experienced (75th)	$77,900	$37.43
Top Earners (90th)	$88,000	$42.31

Teacher Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$73,100	$6,092/mo
Jersey City	$69,100	$5,758/mo
Trenton	$66,300	$5,525/mo
Edison	$64,300	$5,358/mo
Princeton	$63,000	$5,250/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Education
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Teachers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for education professionals.

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