Middle School Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 24K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$78,770
$37.87/hr
vs National Average
$68,569
+14.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $105K
24K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,450 |
| 25th percentile | $64,310 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,770 |
| 75th percentile | $98,180 |
| 90th percentile | $104,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,310 |
| 2023 | $79,870 |
| 2024 | $77,630 |
| 2025 | $78,770 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,310 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $77,630 | $65,433 |
| 2025 | $78,770 | $68,569 |