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Teaching Assistant Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $31,520/year ($2,627/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 55,580 Teaching Assistant jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $37,290 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 $31,520 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $37,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,295 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,853 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$623 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,520 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,627 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in New Jersey?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in New Jersey is $37,290 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,040 and $45,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $37,290, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $31,520 per year ($2,627 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 55,580 Teaching Assistant 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.