How much does a social and human service assistant make in New Jersey?
$48,420a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in New Jersey. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,340Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $72,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 25th | $41,240 | $19.83 | |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $58,530 | $28.14 | |
| 90th | $72,800 | $35.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $51,370 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,520 |
| New York, NY | $47,860 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,040 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $45,590 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 3. Oregon | $51,230 |
| 4. California | $51,090 |
| 5. Minnesota | $49,940 |
| 6. New Jersey | $48,420 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $47,720 |
| 8. Maine | $47,710 |
| 9. Colorado | $47,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $48,420 against $45,930 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for social and human service assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays social and human service assistants the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $51,370 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.