Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $79,110 a year. About 5,660 people work in this job there.

$79,110Median yearly pay
$67,690–$96,930Middle half of workers, yearly
5,660People in this job in New Jersey

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). New Jersey ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in New Jersey

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$63,570
25% of workers$67,690
Half of workers (median)$79,110
75% of workers$96,930
90% of workers$103,520

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in New Jersey metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton$80,730220
Trenton-Princeton$80,210300
Vineland$73,120120

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

  • 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 6,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Jersey

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,200
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
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,210
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$92,060
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$81,100
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,220

Other job titles for this job

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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.