How much does an education and childcare administrator make in New Jersey?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for education and childcare administrators in New Jersey. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.27 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.65 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,470 |
| Trenton, NJ | $76,390 |
| Vineland, NJ | $73,480 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,960 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education and childcare administrators.
| 1. New York | $96,810 |
| 2. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $77,850 |
| 4. Alaska | $75,540 |
| 5. Washington | $70,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education and childcare administrator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do education and childcare administrators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,770 against $59,300 nationally, 33% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for education and childcare administrator pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays education and childcare administrators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $98,470 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.