Secondary School Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 38K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$82,200
$39.519/hr
vs National Average
$70,424
+16.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $108K
38K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,040 |
| 25th percentile | $75,790 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $82,200 |
| 75th percentile | $102,410 |
| 90th percentile | $108,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,960 |
| 2023 | $80,680 |
| 2024 | $80,440 |
| 2025 | $82,200 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,960 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $80,680 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $80,440 | $67,394 |
| 2025 | $82,200 | $70,424 |