Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$75,660
National Median
$63,000
Employment
10,700
Entry Level (10th)
$59,790
Top Earners (90th)
$101,930
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $12,660 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 2.518 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 1.68).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |