Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $83,770 a year. About 7,520 people work in this job there.

$83,770Median yearly pay
$76,190–$101,700Middle half of workers, yearly
7,520People in this job in New Jersey

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). New Jersey ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$65,250
25% of workers$76,190
Half of workers (median)$83,770
75% of workers$101,700
90% of workers$110,050

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton$84,760350
Vineland$83,740150
Trenton-Princeton$79,010360

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 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
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,110
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$74,210
Tutors$42,270
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$92,060
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$81,100
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,770

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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.