Social Worker Salary in New Jersey
Based on 3K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$70,420
$33.856/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
+23.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $112K
3K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,400 |
| 25th percentile | $48,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $70,420 |
| 75th percentile | $88,000 |
| 90th percentile | $112,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,930 |
| 2023 | $69,980 |
| 2024 | $70,420 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,930 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $69,980 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $70,420 | $56,931 |