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Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey earned a median of $78,200 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 22% above the national median of $63,970; 40,300 were employed there, ranking #9 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $78,200 | $63,970 |
| Mean annual wage | $82,120 | $72,650 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $61,840 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $64,060 | $57,710 |
| 75th percentile | $98,670 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $105,480 | $104,340 |
| Employment | 40,300 | 1,388,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 9.403 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.05 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.