Springfield Schools Superintendent's Salary Exceeds State Average
How Much Does Springfield Schools Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals

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In the 2024-25 school year, Springfield Public School District Superintendent Rachel Goldberg earned $221,395, surpassing New Jersey's average superintendent salary of $202,653. The highest-paid superintendent in the state earned $346,189, while the lowest made $58,365.
- 01Rachel Goldberg's salary of $221,395 is above the New Jersey average for superintendents.
- 02The median salary for New Jersey superintendents is $201,756, significantly higher than the national average of $169,343.
- 03Out of 586 superintendents in New Jersey, over 400 earn more than the national average.
- 04The top ten highest-paid superintendents in New Jersey have salaries ranging from $293,386 to $346,189.
- 05265 superintendents in the state hold doctorates, while 314 have master's degrees.
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In the 2024-25 school year, Rachel Goldberg, the Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, New Jersey, earned $221,395, which is above the state's average superintendent salary of $202,653. This average is also notably higher than the national average of $169,343, as reported by the American Association of School Administrators. Among the 586 superintendents in New Jersey, more than 400 earn above the national average, with 83 earning over $250,000 and 16 making $290,000 or more. The highest-paid superintendent in the state is Howard Lerner from the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, who earns $346,189, while the lowest-paid is Craig Hutcheson from the Hampton Township School District at $58,365. Additionally, 265 of the state's superintendents hold doctorates, and 314 have master's degrees. Some superintendents oversee multiple districts and may receive stipends for their roles, which can lead to multiple superintendents being funded by taxpayers in some areas.
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The salaries of superintendents can influence local budgets and taxpayer funding in Springfield.
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