As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Child Welfare Worker in New Jersey is $35,303. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,666 to a high of $40,747, with most professionals earning between $33,400 and $38,153.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $31,666 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $33,400 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $35,303 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $38,153 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Child Welfare Worker Salary | $40,747 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Bayonne, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,075 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bergenfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,378 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bloomfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,412 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location East Brunswick, NJ | Avg. Salary $37,897 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hoboken, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,966 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Irvington, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,075 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Lakewood, NJ | Avg. Salary $37,400 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Middlesex, NJ | Avg. Salary $37,806 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Passaic, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,412 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Union, NJ | Avg. Salary $38,075 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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