The median math teacher salary in New Jersey is $82,200 for high school teachers and $78,770 for middle school teachers, according to May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. BLS reports these figures for teachers of all subjects, including math. Both medians run more than $10,000 above the national figures.
If you’re weighing a math teaching job in New Jersey, two numbers decide most of your pay picture: the median for your grade band and the median in the metro where you’d work. This page covers both, then shows how New Jersey compares with New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, and what the state projects for openings through 2034.
Math Teacher Salary in New Jersey by Grade Level
New Jersey employed 38,140 high school teachers and 23,650 middle school teachers in May 2025, according to the BLS. BLS doesn’t publish a separate figure for math teachers, so these medians cover every subject. High school teachers earned $3,430 more at the median than middle school teachers.
| Occupation | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 38,140 | $82,200 | $102,410 | $108,230 |
| Middle School Teachers | 23,650 | $78,770 | $98,180 | $104,790 |
What Top-Earning New Jersey Teachers Make
A quarter of New Jersey’s high school teachers earned at least $102,410 in May 2025, and the top 10% earned $108,230 or more. For middle school teachers, the 75th percentile was $98,180 and the 90th was $104,790. The high school edge is $4,230 at the 75th percentile and $3,440 at the 90th.
New Jersey districts set teacher pay through their own negotiated salary guides, which usually reward years of service and graduate credits. If you’re comparing job offers, ask each district for its current guide and find where your experience and degree place you.
How New Jersey Compares Nationally and With Its Neighbors
Nationally, high school teachers earned a median of $72,040 in May 2025 and middle school teachers earned $64,370, according to the BLS. New Jersey’s medians are $10,160 higher for high school and $14,400 higher for middle school. For every state’s figures side by side, see our national teacher salary data.
| Area | High School Median | Middle School Median |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $82,200 | $78,770 |
| New York | $97,070 | $94,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,800 | $77,930 |
| Delaware | $77,960 | $67,780 |
| National | $72,040 | $64,370 |
New York is the one neighbor that pays more, at $97,070 for high school teachers. Pennsylvania’s high school median of $78,800 is $3,400 below New Jersey’s. The widest gap is in middle school pay next door in Delaware: Delaware math teacher salaries come in at $67,780 at the median, $10,990 less than New Jersey’s.
Math Teacher Salaries by New Jersey Metro Area
BLS reports pay for six metro areas that include part of New Jersey. Three sit entirely inside the state. The last three in each table cross state lines, so their figures blend New Jersey districts with schools in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware or Maryland. That matters most for New York-Newark-Jersey City: its 75,780 high school teachers include the New York side, so the metro’s employment is larger than New Jersey’s statewide total.
Among the metros entirely within New Jersey, Atlantic City-Hammonton pays the most, with a high school median of $90,070. Vineland follows at $83,680, and Trenton-Princeton is the lowest of all six at $79,100. High school teachers out-earn middle school teachers at the median in every metro on the list.
| Metro Area (High School) | Employment | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 1,600 | $90,070 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 1,590 | $79,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | 520 | $83,680 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 75,780 | $100,800 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 3,750 | $79,990 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 25,460 | $80,560 |
| Metro Area (Middle School) | Employment | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 860 | $82,760 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 1,280 | $77,740 |
| Vineland, NJ | 450 | $76,690 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 39,310 | $96,500 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 1,460 | $79,620 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 13,090 | $78,130 |
New Jersey Math Teacher Job Outlook
New Jersey projects growth for both grade bands, unlike the flat national outlook. Projections Central estimates a 5.8% change in employment for high school teachers in New Jersey between 2024 and 2034, from 37,120 to 39,290 jobs, with an average of 2,610 openings per year. Middle school employment is projected to grow 5.5%, from 28,680 to 30,270, with about 2,120 openings a year. The state’s own figures are on the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development projections page.
Nationally, the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects little or no change for either occupation between 2025 and 2035. High school teacher employment moves from 1,087,500 to 1,085,000, with about 63,500 openings a year. Middle school teacher employment moves from 630,100 to 627,400, with about 38,800 openings a year. Most of those openings come from teachers who retire or leave the profession.
If you’re still working toward your license, our New Jersey math teacher certification guide covers the exams and the routes into the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a math teacher make in New Jersey?
High school teachers in New Jersey earned a median annual salary of $82,200 as of May 2025, and middle school teachers earned $78,770, according to the BLS. These figures cover teachers of all subjects, including math.
Do high school math teachers earn more than middle school math teachers in New Jersey?
Yes. The statewide high school median is $3,430 higher than the middle school median. High school teachers also earn more at the median in all six metro areas BLS reports for New Jersey.
Which part of New Jersey pays math teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City has the highest high school median at $100,800, but that figure includes schools on the New York side. Among metros entirely within New Jersey, Atlantic City-Hammonton leads at $90,070.
How does New Jersey math teacher pay compare with New York and Pennsylvania?
New York pays more, with a high school median of $97,070, which is $14,870 above New Jersey’s. Pennsylvania pays less, at $78,800 for high school teachers and $77,930 for middle school teachers.
Are math teaching jobs growing in New Jersey?
Yes. Projections Central estimates 5.8% growth for high school teachers and 5.5% for middle school teachers in New Jersey between 2024 and 2034. That works out to about 2,610 and 2,120 openings a year, while national employment is projected to hold roughly steady.
- State medians: New Jersey high school teachers earned $82,200 and middle school teachers earned $78,770 in May 2025, per the BLS.
- Above the national figure: Both medians beat the national figures by more than $10,000, and only New York pays more among New Jersey’s neighbors.
- Metro range: Atlantic City-Hammonton tops the in-state metros at $90,070 for high school teachers, and Trenton-Princeton is the lowest of the six at $79,100.
- Top earners: The 90th percentile reaches $108,230 for high school teachers and $104,790 for middle school teachers.
- Job outlook: Projections Central expects about 4,730 combined middle and high school openings a year in New Jersey through 2034.
2025 US Bureau of Labor Statistics salary figures for Middle School Teachers and High School Teachers, which include teachers of all subjects. Job growth projections (2024-2034) are from the US Department of Labor-sponsored resource, Projections Central. Figures reflect state and national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed October 2026. National job outlook figures (2025-2035) are from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
New Jersey’s pay runs well above the national median, and the program you choose decides how quickly you can start earning it. The schools listed here include online math education options, and some are built for career changers who already hold a bachelor’s degree.