Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $76,660 | $71,377 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $36.86 | $34.32 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $70,460.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Special Education Teacher in New Jersey is $76,660, or about $36.86 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Special Education Teachers is $71,377. New Jersey is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level special education teachers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,610 special education teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $76,660, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.