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Salary · New Jersey · BLS OEWS May 2024

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Jersey

In New Jersey, elementary school teachers, except special education earn a median of $77,150 per year.

Median (New Jersey)
$77,150
Bottom 10%
$59,880
Top 10%
$102,920
Employed in New Jersey
42,360

How New Jersey compares

Refit analysis ·In New Jersey, elementary school teachers, except special education earn a median of $77,150 — 24% above the national median of $62,340. Locally the range runs $59,880 to $102,920. About 42,360 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New Jersey ranks #8 of 54 states for elementary school teachers, except special education pay — roughly the 87th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $99,110) by 28%. State employment of about 42,360 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,340
US bottom 10%
$46,440
US top 10%
$102,010

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Learning Strategies
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

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