How much does a manager make in New Jersey?
$161,500a year
Median yearly pay for managers in New Jersey. That is $77.65 an hour or $13,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.65
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,500Median: $161,500Highest 10%: $273,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,500 | $39.66 | |
| 25th | $113,900 | $54.77 | |
| Median | $161,500 | $77.65 | |
| 75th | $204,000 | $98.06 | |
| 90th | $273,400 | $131.44 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $169,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,800 |
| Trenton, NJ | $135,200 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $132,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $127,400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $127,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 8. Rhode Island | $165,900 |
| 9. Washington | $164,200 |
| 10. Connecticut | $162,700 |
| 11. New Jersey | $161,500 |
| 12. Maryland | $159,000 |
| 13. Minnesota | $152,600 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $145,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $77.65 ($161,500 a year).
Do managers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $161,500 against $141,900 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for manager pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $169,800 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.