What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey is $77,150.

How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Elementary School Teachers?

The New Jersey median is +13.7% versus the BLS national figure of $67,847.

What is the salary range for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,880 and the 90th-percentile at $102,920, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Elementary School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Elementary School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Elementary School Teachers Salary in New Jersey

Median annual$77,150

Mean annual$79,730

Range (10th to 90th)$59,880 to $102,920

New Jersey employment42,360

State vs national+13.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey elementary school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $62,710 and $97,380, with a median of $77,150.

Real disclosed salaries

Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 29 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $61,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	15	$60,990
Level II — qualified	7	$62,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, INC.	TEACHER	12	$58,046
JERSEY CITY GLOBAL CHARTER SCHOOL	ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER	3	$60,990
Linden Public Schools	Teacher of Chinese	2	$65,161
Be Lingual Preschool LLC	Teacher - Bilingual Education (Mandarin)	2	$70,498
College Achieve Public School	Elementary Teacher/MLL/ELA	2	$62,000
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District	Dual Language Immersion Teacher - Chinese	1	$68,733
Primoris Academy	Math Teacher	1	$66,950
ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS	Bilingual teacher - elementary school	1	$64,446
Hoboken Dual Language Charter School	Basic Skills Teacher	1	$60,990
Melody Institute of Music and Art Inc	Elementary School Teacher	1	$60,986

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

TEACHER at JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, INC.
$47,965
Englewood CliffsDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25347-480584
Teacher of Chinese at Linden Public Schools
$65,161
LindenDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-402233
Dual Language Immersion Teacher - Chinese at West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
$68,733
West WindsorWage Level IIDecided Sep 10, 2025I-200-25247-285354
Teacher - Bilingual Education (Mandarin) at Be Lingual Preschool LLC
$79,997
HobokenWage Level IDecided Aug 6, 2025I-200-25211-209321
TEACHER at JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, INC.
$57,435
Englewood CliffsWage Level IDecided Jul 28, 2025I-200-25202-189747
Math Teacher at Primoris Academy
$66,950
ParamusWage Level IDecided Jul 23, 2025I-200-25197-179414
Teacher of Chinese at Linden Public Schools
$65,161
LindenDecided Jul 16, 2025I-200-25190-163212
Bilingual teacher - elementary school at ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$64,446
ElizabethDecided Jul 9, 2025I-200-25182-144699

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Elementary School Teachers pay by experience level in New Jersey

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Elementary School Teachers specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 16 certified offers. The most common variant is TEACHER at a median of $58,046.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
TEACHER	JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY, INC.	12	$58,046
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER	JERSEY CITY GLOBAL CHARTER SCHOOL	4	$60,990

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

Oral Expression
Ability
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.3 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.3 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
02
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
03
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
04
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
05
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
06
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
07
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
08
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

Build the skills employers list for Elementary School Teachers

Online courses from licensed providers. We may earn a commission when you enroll. The commission does not influence our rankings or wage data.

Explore courses

Compare Elementary School Teachers pay across nearby states

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey is $77,150.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Elementary School Teachers?: The New Jersey median is +13.7% versus the BLS national figure of $67,847.
What is the salary range for Elementary School Teachers in New Jersey?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,880 and the 90th-percentile at $102,920, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Elementary School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Elementary School Teachers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.