Childcare Workers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #13 of 51 · NJ
7.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,640 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,390
Employment 25,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $34,170 Median $36,390P75 $38,400P90 $44,800
About 80% of childcare workerss in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $44,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in New Jersey is $37,640, about 7.5% above the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $35,640 | $37,220 | 1,140 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $34,540 | $35,160 | 530 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,390 | $34,990 | 400 |