4. New Jersey


New Jersey is a great location for teachers, as it’s close to both New York and the ocean. New Jersey has been near the top of the highest paying states for teachers for more than a decade, and educators are respected across the state. Popular New Jersey School Districts are Trenton School District, Hoboken School District, and Upper Saddle River School District.

Average Teaching Salary $61,227

More Locations

1. California

2. New York

3. Connecticut

4. New Jersey

5. District of Columbia

6. Illinois

7. Massachusetts

8. Maryland

9. Rhode Island

10. Alaska