Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,770 | $71,125 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.87 | $34.19 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $72,399.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in New Jersey is $78,770, or about $37.87 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. New Jersey is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 23,650 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $78,770, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.