How much does a Welfare Worker make in Trenton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Trenton, NJ is $58,374. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $45,022 to a high of $67,692, with most professionals earning between $51,385 and $63,252.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $45,022 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $51,385 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $58,374 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $63,252 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $67,692 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $51,385 10% $45,022 90% $67,692 75% $63,252 $58,374 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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