How much does a social worker make in New Jersey?
$76,640a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in New Jersey. That is $36.85 an hour or $6,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.85
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,710Median: $76,640Highest 10%: $114,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 25th | $54,340 | $26.13 | |
| Median | $76,640 | $36.85 | |
| 75th | $96,520 | $46.40 | |
| 90th | $114,900 | $55.23 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $85,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $80,660 |
| Trenton, NJ | $76,900 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $75,230 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 23. North Dakota | $81,330 |
| 24. Minnesota | $79,790 |
| 25. Georgia | $78,260 |
| 26. New Jersey | $76,640 |
| 27. Nebraska | $76,520 |
| 28. Maryland | $75,600 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $74,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.85 ($76,640 a year).
Do social workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $76,640 against $71,900 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for social worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays social workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $85,080 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.