How much does a helper make in New Jersey?
$41,080a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in New Jersey. That is $19.75 an hour or $3,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $41,080Highest 10%: $69,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| 75th | $55,550 | $26.71 | |
| 90th | $69,610 | $33.47 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $58,580 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 16. Kentucky | $43,680 |
| 17. Virginia | $42,310 |
| 18. Oregon | $41,410 |
| 19. New Jersey | $41,080 |
| 20. Texas | $40,610 |
| 21. Louisiana | $39,960 |
| 22. Georgia | $39,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.75 ($41,080 a year).
Do helpers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $41,080 against $42,670 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for helper pay?
New Jersey ranks 19 of 40 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays helpers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $58,580 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.