Healthcare Social Workers Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$81,710
National Median
$68,090
Employment
4,390
Entry Level (10th)
$54,640
Top Earners (90th)
$121,910
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $13,620 more than the national median for healthcare social workerss.
There are 1.034 healthcare social workers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.86).
Other States for Healthcare Social Workers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $92,970 | 19,680 |
| District of Columbia | $92,600 | 490 |
| Oregon | $85,150 | 2,050 |
| Hawaii | $84,640 | 680 |
| Connecticut | $81,900 | 2,010 |
| Rhode Island | $79,460 | 570 |
| Vermont | $78,390 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $78,000 | 530 |
| Alaska | $77,990 | 290 |
| Nevada | $76,280 | 1,070 |
| Washington | $75,670 | 4,970 |
| Maine | $72,520 | 590 |
| Utah | $72,370 | 1,930 |
| Minnesota | $72,330 | 2,530 |
| Massachusetts | $72,280 | 7,540 |
| Idaho | $71,240 | 830 |
| Texas | $69,960 | 11,470 |
| Illinois | $68,710 | 5,240 |
| Maryland | $67,970 | 5,430 |
| New York | $67,250 | 22,880 |