Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$66,590

per year

Hourly Rate

$32.02

per hour

Employment

2,420

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+10.5%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, New Jersey pays 10.5% MORE for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$61,204

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$45,180

25th

$47,610

Median

$66,590

75th

$84,700

90th

$102,130

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).