Preschool Teacher Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in New Jersey
$48,220
$23.19 an hour
10th percentile
$37,020
90th percentile
$86,910
Jobs (wage & salary)
16,190
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in New Jersey was $48,220 in May 2025, $10,080 (26%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $39,030 (25th percentile) and $64,370 (75th percentile).
New Jersey ranks 4 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,020 | $17.80 |
| 25th | $39,030 | $18.77 |
| 50th (median) | $48,220 | $23.19 |
| 75th | $64,370 | $30.95 |
| 90th | $86,910 | $41.79 |
| Mean (average) | $56,770 | $27.30 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in New Jersey, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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