How much does an education administrator make in New Jersey?
$137,400a year
Median yearly pay for education administrators in New Jersey. That is $66.08 an hour or $11,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.08
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,000Median: $137,400Highest 10%: $188,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| 25th | $126,700 | $60.92 | |
| Median | $137,400 | $66.08 | |
| 75th | $168,700 | $81.10 | |
| 90th | $188,100 | $90.41 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $163,200 |
| Trenton, NJ | $141,600 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $130,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $129,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $127,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $122,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education administrators.
| 3. Connecticut | $156,200 |
| 4. New York | $138,800 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $137,500 |
| 6. New Jersey | $137,400 |
| 7. Delaware | $132,700 |
| 8. Maryland | $131,500 |
| 9. Oregon | $130,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education administrator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $66.08 ($137,400 a year).
Do education administrators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $137,400 against $105,900 nationally, 30% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for education administrator pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays education administrators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $163,200 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.