Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $78,770 a year. About 23,650 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $61,450 |
| 25% of workers | $64,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,770 |
| 75% of workers | $98,180 |
| 90% of workers | $104,790 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $82,760 | 860 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $77,740 | 1,280 |
| Vineland | $76,690 | 450 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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