Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$46,570
National Median
$37,120
Employment
17,990
Entry Level (10th)
$31,470
Top Earners (90th)
$78,010
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $9,450 more than the national median for preschool teachers, except special educations.
There are 4.232 preschool teachers, except special education jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 1.47).
Other States for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $50,270 | 1,070 |
| California | $45,880 | 49,260 |
| New York | $45,580 | 25,180 |
| District of Columbia | $45,090 | 2,770 |
| Massachusetts | $45,030 | 15,380 |
| Hawaii | $44,780 | 1,370 |
| Vermont | $44,760 | 1,480 |
| North Dakota | $43,990 | 570 |
| Colorado | $43,890 | 5,970 |
| Washington | $43,350 | 13,020 |
| Kansas | $43,200 | 1,570 |
| Connecticut | $43,160 | 6,190 |
| Georgia | $42,330 | 11,230 |
| Oregon | $39,360 | 6,740 |
| Minnesota | $38,650 | 10,830 |
| Maryland | $38,560 | 7,960 |
| Oklahoma | $37,970 | 5,230 |
| New Mexico | $37,900 | 2,460 |
| Alaska | $37,820 | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $37,500 | 2,340 |