How much does an educational make in New Jersey?
$77,910a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in New Jersey. That is $37.46 an hour or $6,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.46
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,850Median: $77,910Highest 10%: $108,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,850 | $27.81 | |
| 25th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| Median | $77,910 | $37.46 | |
| 75th | $98,490 | $47.35 | |
| 90th | $108,500 | $52.16 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $77,580 |
| Trenton, NJ | $77,320 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $75,920 |
| Vineland, NJ | $67,620 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $66,190 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 3. Washington | $82,670 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,470 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $79,930 |
| 6. New Jersey | $77,910 |
| 7. New Mexico | $77,880 |
| 8. Maryland | $75,820 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $75,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.46 ($77,910 a year).
Do educationals make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,910 against $64,330 nationally, 21% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for educational pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays educationals the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $77,580 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.