As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Rabbi in New Jersey is $112,450, equivalent to $54 per hour, $2,163 weekly, or $9,371 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Rabbi in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Rabbi in New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $77,571 to $142,322. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,193) and 75th percentile ($128,086), while top earners (90th percentile) make $142,322 per year. This $33,893 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Jersey Rabbi often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 10 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 nationwide for Rabbi job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Rabbi Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rabbi Salary $77,571 NJ April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Rabbi Salary $94,193 NJ April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Rabbi Salary $112,450 NJ April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Rabbi Salary $128,086 NJ April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Rabbi Salary $142,322 NJ April 01, 2026
25% $94,193 10% $77,571 90% $142,322 75% $128,086 $112,450 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Rabbi ?

In Judaism, a rabbi /ˈræbaɪ/ is a teacher of Torah. The basic form of the rabbi developed in the Pharisaic and Talmudic era, when learned teachers assembled to codify Judaism's written and oral laws. The first sage for whom the Mishnah uses the title of rabbi was Yohanan ben Zakkai, active in the early-to-mid first century CE. In more recent centuries, the duties of a rabbi became increasingly influenced by the duties of the Protestant Christian minister, hence the title "pulpit rabbis", and in 19th-century Germany and the United States rabbinic activities including sermons, pastoral counselin...

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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $121,263 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $122,227 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $122,334 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $120,695 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $124,101 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $121,263 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $119,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $120,406 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $122,334 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $121,263 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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