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Preschool Teachers in New Jersey earned a median of $48,220 a year ($23.19 an hour) in May 2025, 26% above the national median of $38,140; 16,190 were employed there, ranking #4 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 | $48,220 | $38,140 |
| Mean annual wage | $56,770 | $43,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.19 | $18.34 |
| 10th percentile | $37,020 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $39,030 | $34,530 |
| 75th percentile | $64,370 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $86,910 | $61,390 |
| Employment | 16,190 | 478,780 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.778 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.23 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.