How much does a substance abuse make in New Jersey?
$62,820a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in New Jersey. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,235 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.20
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,630Median: $62,820Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,630 | $19.53 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| 75th | $81,900 | $39.38 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.15 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $65,940 |
| Vineland, NJ | $63,560 |
| New York, NY | $61,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,140 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $55,990 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 10. Connecticut | $63,590 |
| 11. Idaho | $63,360 |
| 12. Wyoming | $62,980 |
| 13. New Jersey | $62,820 |
| 14. Texas | $62,630 |
| 15. Colorado | $62,390 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $62,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.20 ($62,820 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $62,820 against $59,350 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for substance abuse pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays substance abuses the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $65,940 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.