Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $83,770 a year. About 2,320 people work in this job there.

$83,770Median yearly pay
$75,630–$100,830Middle half of workers, yearly
2,320People in this job in New Jersey

That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($66,270). New Jersey ranks 4th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in New Jersey

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$62,210
25% of workers$75,630
Half of workers (median)$83,770
75% of workers$100,830
90% of workers$106,540

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Trenton-Princeton$90,99080
Atlantic City-Hammonton$79,100190
Vineland$78,10040

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, secondary school

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Jersey

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,200
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,770
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,770
Tutors$42,270
Instructional Coordinators$96,090
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$85,250
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72,440
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,500

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.