Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in New Jersey
Local pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education in New Jersey, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2012
$74,210
median pay, New Jersey
5,370
employed in New Jersey
+18.4%
vs U.S. median
-1.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What kindergarten teachers, except special education earn in New Jersey
New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of kindergarten teachers, except special education in New Jersey earn between $62,830 and $96,940 a year; the U.S. median is $62,680.
$60,040
P10
$74,210
MEDIAN
$96,940
P75
$102,870
P90
Pay by metro in New Jersey