As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foster Care Worker in New Jersey is $83,063. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,268 to $91,681, with most professionals earning between $68,171 and $99,528.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary | $68,171 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary | $75,268 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary | $83,063 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary | $91,681 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Foster Care Worker Salary | $99,528 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Bayonne, NJ | Avg. Salary $86,779 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bergenfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $87,469 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bloomfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $87,546 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location East Brunswick, NJ | Avg. Salary $86,373 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hoboken, NJ | Avg. Salary $88,810 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Irvington, NJ | Avg. Salary $86,779 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Lakewood, NJ | Avg. Salary $85,239 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Middlesex, NJ | Avg. Salary $86,166 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Passaic, NJ | Avg. Salary $87,546 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Union, NJ | Avg. Salary $86,779 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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