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Middle School Teacher Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $61,352/year ($5,113/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,650 Middle School Teacher jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $78,770 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 $61,352 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $78,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,499 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,026 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,893 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,352 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,113 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in New Jersey?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in New Jersey is $78,770 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,310 and $98,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $78,770, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $61,352 per year ($5,113 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 23,650 Middle 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.