Average Social Worker Salary in New Jersey

Social Services · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Social Worker in New Jersey earns $62,100 per year, which is above the national average of $58,380. This translates to approximately $29.86 per hour, $2,388 biweekly, or $5,175 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$46,600	$22.40
Average (50th)	$62,100	$29.86
Experienced (75th)	$71,400	$34.33
Top Earners (90th)	$80,700	$38.80

Social Worker Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$67,100	$5,592/mo
Jersey City	$63,300	$5,275/mo
Trenton	$60,900	$5,075/mo
Edison	$59,000	$4,917/mo
Princeton	$57,800	$4,817/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Social Services
Typical Education	Bachelor's/Master's
Job Growth (2022-2032)	7% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Social Workers in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for social services professionals.

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