Human Services Specialist Salaries in New Jersey

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How Much Does a Human Services Specialist Make in New Jersey?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$34,975/yr

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Low $29,035

Average $34,975

High $41,724

The average salary for Human Services Specialist is $34,975 per year in New Jersey.

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$86,129

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$35,387

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
EUTIS STAFFING INC Program Support Specialist - The Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services 717411	$116,748/yr	$104,531 $128,965 RANGE: $104,531 - $128,965
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Human Services Assistant (Hourly)	$74,374/yr	$66,229 $82,520 RANGE: $66,229 - $82,520
Project Self-Sufficiency Human Services Assistant	$53,544/yr	$47,401 $59,688 RANGE: $47,401 - $59,688
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Human Services Case Manager	$75,724/yr	$67,434 $84,015 RANGE: $67,434 - $84,015
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Human Services Assistants	$117,324/yr	$95,208 $139,441 RANGE: $95,208 - $139,441
MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Human Services Aide	$57,013/yr	$50,609 $63,416 RANGE: $50,609 - $63,416
NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Human Services Assistant	$99,114/yr	$85,638 $112,591 RANGE: $85,638 - $112,591
US Federal Aviation Administration Human Resource Specialist (Staffing)	$84,682/yr	$67,347 $102,018 RANGE: $67,347 - $102,018
Medford A.R.S. Human Resources Specialist	$91,088/yr	$80,843 $101,333 RANGE: $80,843 - $101,333

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Human Services Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where a Human Services Specialist can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Human Services Specialist job salaries in New Jersey. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Human Services Specialist jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Human Services Specialist positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Human Services Specialist salary is higher than other cities in New Jersey. Jersey City takes first place in this list, followed by Union City, Hoboken. The Human Services Specialist salary is $37,272 in Jersey City, which is higher than the national average. There are 33 cities' Human Services Specialist salary higher than national average in New Jersey.

The average salary for a Human Services Specialist in New Jersey is $34,975, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Human Services Specialist jobs is Jersey City, NJ, and it is higher than Union City. Human Services Specialist jobs in Jersey City can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in New Jersey.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
Jersey City	$37,272	$3,106	$717	$18
Union City	$37,272	$3,106	$717	$18
Hoboken	$37,272	$3,106	$717	$18
West New York	$37,272	$3,106	$717	$18
Paramus	$36,762	$3,063	$707	$18
Paterson	$36,730	$3,061	$706	$18
Clifton	$36,730	$3,061	$706	$18
Passaic	$36,730	$3,061	$706	$18
Bloomfield	$36,730	$3,061	$706	$18
Wayne	$36,730	$3,061	$706	$18

What Does a Human Services Specialist Do?

A human service specialist is a type of social worker who helps people by offering a number of different social services that can contribute to improving their lives.

Updated December 18, 2021

While some candidates might find entry-level positions with a high school diploma, most employers of human service specialists ask for candidates to have at least an associate degree.

Updated October 26, 2021

It's common for licensing and certification requirements for social workers to vary from state to state, but all states require human service specialists to have some type of credential before they start working in the field.

Updated October 05, 2021

Because the majority of a human services specialist’s duties involves interacting with and counseling people, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are an asset.

Updated December 17, 2021

Because a human service specialist typically performs several important job duties, having a year or two of experience in the field can help to prepare you to work with clients and support them however they might need.

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Human Services Specialist Salaries

What is the average of a Human Services Specialist in New Jersey?

The Human Services Specialist salary range is from $29,035 to $41,724, and the average Human Services Specialist salary is $34,975/year in New Jersey. The Human Services Specialist's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Human Services Specialist salary in the United States?

The Human Services Specialist salary in San Jose, CA is $40,048 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Human Services Specialist's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Human Services Specialist.

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