How much does a director make in New Jersey?
$65,730a year
Median yearly pay for directors in New Jersey. That is $31.60 an hour or $5,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.60
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,680Median: $65,730Highest 10%: $97,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| 75th | $91,770 | $44.12 | |
| 90th | $97,120 | $46.69 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,320 |
| New York, NY | $59,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for directors.
| 4. Nebraska | $72,500 |
| 5. Colorado | $67,760 |
| 6. Iowa | $66,140 |
| 7. New Jersey | $65,730 |
| 8. North Carolina | $63,280 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,930 |
| 10. Nevada | $62,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $31.60 ($65,730 a year).
Do directors make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $65,730 against $52,100 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for director pay?
New Jersey ranks 7 of 43 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays directors the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,320 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.