SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Atlantic City
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ · 2 metro areas compared
In Atlantic City, NJ the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education reaches $80,480 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Atlantic City, NJ the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education reaches $80,480 a year. That is 25.8% more than the national median of $63,970. Pay ranges from under $59,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,300 to $98,700.
The area has 1,620 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Vineland records the highest median at $78,260. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 107th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,570 | −6.9% |
| 25th | $64,300 | +0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $80,480 | +25.8% |
| 75th | $98,700 | +54.3% |
| 90th | $102,590 | +60.4% |
| Mean | $82,780 | +29.4% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlantic City run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $80,480 buys what $73,971 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,971US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,480 a year, 25.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,570 to $102,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vineland, at $78,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Atlantic City, NJ?
The median annual wage is $80,480, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,970, so pay in Atlantic City, NJ is 25.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ earns more than $102,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Vineland, at $78,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,620 jobs in this occupation in Atlantic City, NJ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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