Interactive Map: What NJ Public School Teachers EarnAcross the state, teacher's pay offers a patchwork of possibilities, but tax caps and a sluggish economy are keeping raises tight
The average New Jersey public school teacher earned $67,412 last year, an increase of less than 1 percent over the prior year.
That small pay hike ($356 on average) reflects continuing poor economic conditions and the relatively tight 2 percent cap on tax increases imposed by the state.
The average salary for non-administrative professional staff -- including teachers, librarians, counselors, and others -- was up nearly 6 percent over the 2009-10
