This study investigated the relationship between teacher salary, setting, and job satisfaction in northern New Jersey middle schools. Quantitative data were collected using Paul Spector's Job Satisfaction Survey. A cover page collected demographic data and asked participants three open-ended questions. This study sought to answer three questions: Research Question 1: Does teacher salary relate to job satisfaction? Research Question 2: Does job satisfaction among similarly salaried middle school teachers vary across District Factor Groups? Research Question 3: How does setting relate to middle school teacher job satisfaction? This study revealed statistical significance between teacher salary, setting, experience, and job satisfaction. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]