Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in New Jersey

Child, family, and school social workers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $75,410 a year) and the least in Vineland ($70,610), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the child, family, and school social workers average at $78,560 and the median at $76,280 for 7,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,000.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$75,410
Atlantic City$70,680
Vineland$70,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$75,410	$72,730	$51,370	$59,262	103
Atlantic City	$70,680	$63,070	$48,480	$56,196	99
Vineland	$70,610	$68,530	$58,590	$56,151	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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