Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in New Jersey
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in New Jersey earn an average of $80,520 a year. That is $7,870 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $94,060.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| New Jersey | $80,520 | – |
| New York | $91,610 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $72,340 | – |
| Delaware | $70,000 | – |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82,120
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,100
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,690
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$56,770
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$88,760
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$86,430
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in New Jersey?
The average is $80,520 a year, and the median is $76,660. That is $7,870 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($94,060), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($81,160). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($74,350).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #9 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.