How much does an adult basic education make in New Jersey?
$81,100a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in New Jersey. That is $38.99 an hour or $6,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.99
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,030Median: $81,100Highest 10%: $104,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,030 | $19.73 | |
| 25th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| Median | $81,100 | $38.99 | |
| 75th | $94,450 | $45.41 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.20 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vineland, NJ | $87,810 |
| New York, NY | $83,980 |
| Trenton, NJ | $78,120 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $73,430 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $62,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 1. California | $102,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $81,100 |
| 3. Delaware | $78,600 |
| 4. New York | $78,010 |
| 5. Minnesota | $76,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.99 ($81,100 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $81,100 against $61,540 nationally, 32% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for adult basic education pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays adult basic educations the most?
Vineland, NJ, with a median of $87,810 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.