Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,210 | $66,997 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.68 | $32.21 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $68,208.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in New Jersey is $74,210, or about $35.68 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Kindergarten Teachers is $66,997. New Jersey is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level kindergarten teachers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,370 kindergarten teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $74,210, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.