How much does a social work teacher make in New Jersey?
$77,570a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in New Jersey. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,910Median: $77,570Highest 10%: $155,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $67,570 | $32.49 | |
| Median | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| 90th | $155,900 | $74.93 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social work teachers.
| 12. Connecticut | $79,960 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $79,710 |
| 14. Washington | $77,920 |
| 15. New Jersey | $77,570 |
| 16. Virginia | $77,180 |
| 17. Illinois | $77,010 |
| 18. Michigan | $76,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.29 ($77,570 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,570 against $77,570 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for social work teacher pay?
New Jersey ranks 15 of 43 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays social work teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $98,700 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.