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Elementary School Teacher Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,987/year ($5,082/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $105,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,300 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $78,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,987 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,374 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,982 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,857 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,987 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in New Jersey?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in New Jersey is $78,200 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,060 and $98,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $78,200, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $60,987 per year ($5,082 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 40,300 Elementary School Teacher jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.