NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1021

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $78,150 +33% above national average (national: $58,570)
$79,610Mean Annual
$38Median Hourly
6,410Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$78,150
$47,580
10th pct.
$112,980
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$47,580$22.88
25th percentile$59,590$28.65
50th percentile (median)$78,150$37.57
75th percentile$98,920$47.56
90th percentile (top earners)$112,980$54.32
Mean (average)$79,610$38.27

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $78,150
Connecticut $78,940 +1%
District of Columbia $78,920 +1%
Washington $72,290 -7%
Maryland $70,840 -9%
California $69,250 -11%
Massachusetts $67,880 -13%
Rhode Island $67,150 -14%
North Dakota $66,900 -14%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in New Jersey?

The mean child, family, and school social workers salary in New Jersey is $79,610 per year. The median (middle) salary is $78,150 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Child, Family, and School Social Workers in New Jersey?

Entry-level child, family, and school social workerss (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $47,580 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $59,590 per year.

What is the highest Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $112,980 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $98,920 per year.

How does the New Jersey Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary compare to the national average?

The median child, family, and school social workers salary in New Jersey is $78,150, which is +33% above national average of $58,570.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes