Social Worker Salary in New Jersey
Based on 2K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$66,590
$32.014/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
+16.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$45K – $102K
2K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,180 |
| 25th percentile | $47,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,590 |
| 75th percentile | $84,700 |
| 90th percentile | $102,130 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,930 |
| 2023 | $69,980 |
| 2024 | $70,420 |
| 2025 | $66,590 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,930 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $69,980 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $70,420 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $66,590 | $57,161 |