REPORT: AVERAGE SALARY FOR TEACHERS $63,000 IN NEW JERSEY

As the war of words continues over teacher givebacks, a new report breaks down what teachers make. The average salary for a teacher in New Jersey is $63,154, according to a report by the Star-Ledger. The report says the administrators are doing quite well, with 235 making more than $175,000, which is Gov. Chris Christie’s salary. According to the report’s data, Ocean City has the highest median salary for teachers in Cape May County. Teacher’s median salary there is $82,801. The lowest median pay in the county is $51,055 in North Wildwood. It is also reported that teachers in the state make more than teachers in all but three states.