Secondary School Teacher Salary in New Jersey
Based on 35K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$80,440
$38.673/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
+19.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $105K
35K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,160 |
| 25th percentile | $73,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,440 |
| 75th percentile | $98,950 |
| 90th percentile | $104,920 |
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 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,960 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $80,680 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $80,440 | $67,394 |