Social Worker Salaries in New Jersey

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How Much Does a Social Worker Make in New Jersey?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$78,657/yr

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Low $70,629

Average $78,657

High $86,248

The average salary for Social Worker is $78,657 per year in New Jersey.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

$87,949

New Jersey

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Medical Social Worker (MSW)

$78,117

New Jersey

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Medical Social Worker (BSW)

$67,278

New Jersey

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Social Worker (MSW)

$79,214

New Jersey

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Genesis HealthCare Social Worker	$78,251/yr	$70,173 $86,328 RANGE: $70,173 - $86,328
Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics Social Worker	$79,846/yr	$71,604 $88,088 RANGE: $71,604 - $88,088
AristaCare At Cedar Oaks Social Worker	$74,046/yr	$65,965 $82,126 RANGE: $65,965 - $82,126
Preferred Care Management Social Worker	$72,990/yr	$65,024 $80,955 RANGE: $65,024 - $80,955
The Counseling Center Social Worker	$81,601/yr	$73,372 $89,829 RANGE: $73,372 - $89,829
Trustaff Social Worker	$69,624/yr	$62,026 $77,222 RANGE: $62,026 - $77,222
Adult behavioral health Social Worker	$77,081/yr	$68,669 $85,493 RANGE: $68,669 - $85,493
ExcelCare At Dover Social Worker	$74,904/yr	$66,729 $83,078 RANGE: $66,729 - $83,078
United Methodist Communities at Collingswood Social Worker	$69,690/yr	$62,085 $77,295 RANGE: $62,085 - $77,295

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Social Worker (Part-Time)

Camden, NJ

$62,085 - $77,295

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Licensed Social Worker -PACE

Jersey, NJ

$106,345 - $132,424

28 Days Ago

Special Education School Social Worker, LSW or LCSW

Hackensack, NJ

$60,133 - $93,478

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Nursing Home Social Worker, CSW, LSW, Ocean or Union County

Hackensack, NJ

$67,611 - $84,176

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IIC Community Worker, SW, Ocean and Monmouth County

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Social Worker 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 Social Worker can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Social Worker job salaries in New Jersey. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Social Worker jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Social Worker positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Social Worker salary is higher than other cities in New Jersey. Jersey City takes first place in this list, followed by Union City, Hoboken. The Social Worker salary is $83,824 in Jersey City, which is higher than the national average. There are 33 cities' Social Worker salary higher than national average in New Jersey.

The average salary for a Social Worker in New Jersey is $78,657, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Social Worker jobs is Jersey City, NJ, and it is higher than Union City. Social Worker 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	$83,824	$6,985	$1,612	$40
Union City	$83,824	$6,985	$1,612	$40
Hoboken	$83,824	$6,985	$1,612	$40
West New York	$83,824	$6,985	$1,612	$40
Paramus	$82,676	$6,890	$1,590	$40
Paterson	$82,604	$6,884	$1,589	$40
Clifton	$82,604	$6,884	$1,589	$40
Passaic	$82,604	$6,884	$1,589	$40
Bloomfield	$82,604	$6,884	$1,589	$40
Wayne	$82,604	$6,884	$1,589	$40

What Does a Social Worker Do?

Social workers are professionals who aim to enhance overall well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of communities and people.

Updated December 19, 2021

These social workers develop relationships with families, recommend community resources and extend support for mental health services and crisis management.

Updated November 13, 2021

Social workers should be clear, concise, and transparent with clients and their families or care providers, and colleagues.

Updated October 29, 2021

Social workers help people solve or cope with everyday problems and address a variety of social issues through a wide range of generalist and advanced social work skills and techniques.

Updated October 19, 2021

Although some social workers only need a bachelor’s degree in social work, clinical social workers must have a master’s degree and 2 years of post-master’s experience in a supervised clinical setting.

Updated December 22, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About a Social Worker Salaries

What is the average of a Social Worker in New Jersey?

The Social Worker salary range is from $70,629 to $86,248, and the average Social Worker salary is $78,657/year in New Jersey. The Social Worker's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Social Worker salary in the United States?

The Social Worker salary in San Jose, CA is $90,068 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Social Worker'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 Social Worker.

What is the growth rate of the Social Worker's salary?

If you are thinking of becoming a Social Worker or planning the next step in your career, find the detailed salary report of a Social Worker.

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