Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Jersey

Ranked #7 of 51 · NJ

13% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,120 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,200
Employment 40,300

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $61,840P25 $64,060 Median $78,200P75 $98,670P90 $105,480

About 80% of elementary school teachers, except special educations in New Jersey earn between $61,840 and $105,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Jersey
$82,120
U.S. average
$72,650

The mean elementary school teachers, except special education salary in New Jersey is $82,120, about 13% above the U.S. average ($72,650). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Jersey

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $80,480 $82,780 1,620
Vineland, NJ $78,260 $77,900 760
Trenton-Princeton, NJ $77,850 $81,800 1,830

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in New Jersey?

The median elementary school teachers, except special education salary in New Jersey is $78,200 per year (mean $82,120), and about 80% earn between $61,840 and $105,480.

How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make per hour in New Jersey?

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $82,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Jersey a high-paying state for elementary school teachers, except special education?

New Jersey ranks #7 of 51 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $82,120 is about 13% above the U.S. average of $72,650.

Which metro areas in New Jersey pay elementary school teachers, except special education the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Jersey for elementary school teachers, except special education are Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($80,480), Vineland, NJ ($78,260), Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($77,850), by median annual wage.

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