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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$39.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,860/year ($5,322/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Healthcare Social Workers (5th of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 4,310 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $82,690 a year — though pay ranges from $54,950 for newcomers to $118,300 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,310 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $82,690 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,860 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $82,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,362 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,326 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,143 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,860 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,322 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in New Jersey is $82,690 per year ($39.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,090 and $99,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $82,690, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $63,860 per year ($5,322 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 4,310 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.