How much does a child make in New Jersey?
$76,280a year
Median yearly pay for childs in New Jersey. That is $36.67 an hour or $6,357 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.67
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $76,280Highest 10%: $109,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $59,530 | $28.62 | |
| Median | $76,280 | $36.67 | |
| 75th | $97,500 | $46.88 | |
| 90th | $109,400 | $52.61 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $72,730 |
| Vineland, NJ | $68,530 |
| New York, NY | $66,540 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $63,070 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 1. Connecticut | $78,970 |
| 2. Maryland | $76,390 |
| 3. New Jersey | $76,280 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,570 |
| 5. Washington | $74,480 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $73,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.67 ($76,280 a year).
Do childs make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $76,280 against $59,550 nationally, 28% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for child pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays childs the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $72,730 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.