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Salary · New Jersey · BLS OEWS May 2024

Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in New Jersey

In New Jersey, special education teachers, preschool earn a median of $86,650 per year.

Median (New Jersey)
$86,650
Bottom 10%
$60,310
Top 10%
$132,930
Employed in New Jersey
1,830

How New Jersey compares

Refit analysis ·In New Jersey, special education teachers, preschool earn a median of $86,650 — 39% above the national median of $62,190. Locally the range runs $60,310 to $132,930. About 1,830 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New Jersey ranks #2 of 40 states for special education teachers, preschool pay — roughly the 97th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $129,860) by 50%. State employment of about 1,830 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,190
US bottom 10%
$38,740
US top 10%
$132,530

Skills that move pay in this role

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

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