Elementary School Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 40K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$78,200
$37.596/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
+14.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $105K
40K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,840 |
| 25th percentile | $64,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,200 |
| 75th percentile | $98,670 |
| 90th percentile | $105,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,360 |
| 2023 | $78,360 |
| 2024 | $77,150 |
| 2025 | $78,200 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,360 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $78,360 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $77,150 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $78,200 | $68,176 |