How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in New Jersey?
$54,550a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in New Jersey. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.23
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,700Median: $54,550Highest 10%: $97,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| 75th | $74,790 | $35.96 | |
| 90th | $97,070 | $46.67 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $51,620 |
| Trenton, NJ | $45,030 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 17. Delaware | $56,870 |
| 18. Alaska | $56,470 |
| 19. Minnesota | $54,640 |
| 20. New Jersey | $54,550 |
| 21. Louisiana | $53,790 |
| 22. Virginia | $52,590 |
| 23. New York | $52,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.23 ($54,550 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,550 against $50,890 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $51,620 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.