How much does a childcare worker make in New Jersey?
$36,390a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in New Jersey. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $36,390Highest 10%: $44,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,170 | $16.43 | |
| Median | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 90th | $44,800 | $21.54 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $37,870 |
| Trenton, NJ | $35,640 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,520 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,390 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 10. Hawaii | $37,030 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $36,940 |
| 12. Connecticut | $36,660 |
| 13. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 14. Maine | $36,350 |
| 15. Alaska | $36,200 |
| 16. Maryland | $36,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.50 ($36,390 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $36,390 against $34,980 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for childcare worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays childcare workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,870 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.