How much does an education administrator make in New Jersey?
$131,600a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in New Jersey. That is $63.25 an hour or $10,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.25
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,060Median: $131,600Highest 10%: $224,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,060 | $40.41 | |
| 25th | $104,400 | $50.17 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 75th | $169,800 | $81.62 | |
| 90th | $224,600 | $107.96 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $141,300 |
| New York, NY | $137,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $118,000 |
| Allentown, PA | $102,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 1. New York | $139,600 |
| 2. New Jersey | $131,600 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $129,000 |
| 4. Delaware | $128,600 |
| 5. Wyoming | $128,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $63.25 ($131,600 a year).
Do education administrators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $131,600 against $104,600 nationally, 26% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for education administrator pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays education administrators the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $141,300 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.