How much does a healthcare social worker make in New Jersey?
$82,690a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in New Jersey. That is $39.75 an hour or $6,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.75
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,950Median: $82,690Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 25th | $68,090 | $32.74 | |
| Median | $82,690 | $39.75 | |
| 75th | $99,530 | $47.85 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.88 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $80,550 |
| New York, NY | $78,610 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $72,180 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $65,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 2. California | $89,660 |
| 3. Hawaii | $85,420 |
| 4. Oregon | $84,350 |
| 5. New Jersey | $82,690 |
| 6. Vermont | $81,140 |
| 7. Connecticut | $79,900 |
| 8. Washington | $78,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $39.75 ($82,690 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $82,690 against $67,880 nationally, 22% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for healthcare social worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays healthcare social workers the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $80,550 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.