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Special Education Teacher Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,002/year ($5,000/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 12th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 11,610 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $76,660 a year — though pay ranges from $61,710 for newcomers to $103,680 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,610 Special Education Teacher jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $76,660 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 $60,002 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,035 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,864 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,759 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,002 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in New Jersey?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in New Jersey is $76,660 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,600 and $97,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $76,660, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $60,002 per year ($5,000 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 11,610 Special Education 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.