Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #13 of 51 · NJ
4.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,930 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $66,590
Employment 2,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,180P25 $47,610 Median $66,590P75 $84,700P90 $102,130
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in New Jersey earn between $45,180 and $102,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in New Jersey is $70,930, about 4.3% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $66,590 | $69,250 | 260 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $45,660 | $52,480 | 80 |
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