How much does an education administrator make in New Jersey?
$79,980a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in New Jersey. That is $38.45 an hour or $6,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.45
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,930Median: $79,980Highest 10%: $147,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| 25th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| Median | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $147,100 | $70.73 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $110,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,190 |
| New York, NY | $90,990 |
| Trenton, NJ | $83,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 35. Louisiana | $83,050 |
| 36. Missouri | $82,030 |
| 37. Michigan | $80,190 |
| 38. New Jersey | $79,980 |
| 39. Texas | $79,060 |
| 40. Utah | $78,840 |
| 41. Nebraska | $78,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $38.45 ($79,980 a year).
Do education administrators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $79,980 against $95,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for education administrator pay?
New Jersey ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays education administrators the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $110,800 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.