Kindergarten Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 5K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$74,210
$35.678/hr
vs National Average
$64,160
+15.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $103K
5K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Kindergarten Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,040 |
| 25th percentile | $62,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,210 |
| 75th percentile | $96,940 |
| 90th percentile | $102,870 |
Historical Salary Trend — Kindergarten Teacher in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,820 |
| 2023 | $71,540 |
| 2024 | $69,190 |
| 2025 | $74,210 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,820 | $58,955 |
| 2023 | $71,540 | $62,216 |
| 2024 | $69,190 | $61,894 |
| 2025 | $74,210 | $64,160 |