Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,200 | $72,224 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.60 | $34.72 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $71,875.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in New Jersey is $78,200, or about $37.60 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. New Jersey is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 40,300 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $78,200, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.