JACKSON, N.J. – In February, the Economic Policy Institute released a report regarding compensation for public school teachers in New Jersey.

“This research was initiated in response to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s attacks on New Jersey teachers’ unions and his allegations that New Jersey public school teachers are overpaid,” the report said. “We find that New Jersey public school teachers are in fact undercompensated, not overcompensated.”

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Let’s compare that assessment to actual teacher compensation in the Jackson Township, New Jersey school district, with base salary and major benefits added in.

In 2015-16, the 781 Jackson Township educators (teachers, counselors, nurses, etc.) were paid a combined $49,902,129 in base salary. That averages out to $63,895 per employee.

They also received a combined $15,015,420 in health insurance benefits. That averages out to $19,225 per employee.

A total of $3,442,502 in pension payments were made on their behalf. That averages out to $4,407 per employee.

The educators also received $619,387 in dental insurance. That averaged out to $793 per employee.

All added up, the Jackson County school district paid an average of at least $88,320 per employee. That’s $24,425 more than the average base salary.

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How much does the average compensation break down to per hour?

Jackson Township teachers are required to work 184 days per year, according to the school district. High school and middle school teachers are required to work 7.25 hours per day while elementary teachers are required to work less.

Considering most teachers put in extra work, let’s assume they all work eight hours per day.

Using that yearly and hourly work schedule, the average compensation of $88,320 breaks down to about $480 per day and about $60 per hour.

Let’s look at the compensation package of a higher-paid individual teacher.

Frank Malta was paid a base salary of $84,802, health insurance worth $30,275.12, a pension contribution of $5,987.02 and a few other less expensive benefits. His total 2015-16 compensation, based on just those figures, adds up to $121,064. That breaks down to about $657 per day and about $82 per hour.

Let’s take a look at the compensation package of a lower-paid teacher.

Daniel Lamela received a base salary of $50,882, health benefits worth $11,707.68, pension payments of $3,592.27 and dental coverage for $398.64. His total 2015-16 compensation, based on just those figures, adds up to $66,580.59, which breaks down to about $361 per day and about $45 per hour.