Joan Mast, the Superintendent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, earned $240,000 during the 2024-25 school year, which is above the New Jersey average superintendent salary of $202,653. This data comes from the New Jersey Department of Education and reflects a broader trend, as the median salary for superintendents in the state stands at $201,756, approximately $40,000 higher than the national average of $169,343. Among the 586 superintendents listed, more than 400 earn above the national average, with 83 making over $250,000 and 16 exceeding $290,000. The highest salary recorded in the state is $346,189 for Howard Lerner of the Bergen County Vocational Technical School District, while the lowest is $58,365 for Craig Hutcheson of Hampton Township School District. The report also notes that 265 superintendents hold doctorates, and some lead multiple districts, receiving stipends for additional roles.