Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in New Jersey
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in New Jersey earn an average of $70,930 a year. That is $2,900 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $88,920.
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Average pay for mental health and substance abuse social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,030 | $32.71 |
| New Jersey | $70,930 | $34.10 |
| New York | $86,110 | $41.40 |
| Delaware | $62,090 | $29.85 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,850 | $25.41 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,360
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,770
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,560
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$81,430
- Healthcare Social Workers$85,340
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$64,520
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in New Jersey?
The average is $70,930 a year, and the median is $66,590. That is $2,900 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $68,030.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$34.10 an hour on average; the median is $32.02.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($88,920), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($69,250). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($52,480).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.