Kindergarten Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 6K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$69,190
$33.264/hr
vs National Average
$61,894
+11.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $101K
6K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,140 |
| 25th percentile | $60,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $69,190 |
| 75th percentile | $91,150 |
| 90th percentile | $100,890 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,820 |
| 2023 | $71,540 |
| 2024 | $69,190 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,820 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $71,540 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $69,190 | $61,894 |