How much does a community and social service specialist make in New Jersey?
$61,910a year
Median yearly pay for community and social service specialists in New Jersey. That is $29.76 an hour or $5,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.76
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,420Median: $61,910Highest 10%: $89,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 25th | $52,020 | $25.01 | |
| Median | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| 75th | $75,600 | $36.35 | |
| 90th | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $66,580 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $65,480 |
| Trenton, NJ | $60,890 |
| Vineland, NJ | $59,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,290 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $54,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for community and social service specialists.
| 5. Washington | $64,340 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $63,510 |
| 7. North Dakota | $63,490 |
| 8. New Jersey | $61,910 |
| 9. Hawaii | $61,000 |
| 10. California | $58,770 |
| 11. Kentucky | $58,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community and social service specialist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.76 ($61,910 a year).
Do community and social service specialists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $61,910 against $56,730 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for community and social service specialist pay?
New Jersey ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays community and social service specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $66,580 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.