Social Workers, All Other Salary in New Jersey

Other social workers in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $77,320 a year) and the least in Trenton ($69,430), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social workers average at $77,550 and the median at $76,640 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,910.

Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$77,320
Trenton$69,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$77,320	$75,230	$53,560	$60,489	99
Trenton	$69,430	$76,900	$59,100	$55,386	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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