Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Jersey
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in New Jersey earn an average of $81,690 a year. That is $9,660 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $72,030. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $96,560.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,030 | – |
| New Jersey | $81,690 | – |
| New York | $95,960 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $77,630 | – |
| Delaware | $71,270 | – |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82,120
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,100
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$56,770
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$80,520
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$88,760
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$86,430
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in New Jersey?
The average is $81,690 a year, and the median is $78,770. That is $9,660 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $72,030.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($96,560), followed by Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($83,570). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Vineland, NJ ($75,860).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #8 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.