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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$32.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,488/year ($4,457/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 2,420 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $66,590 a year — though pay ranges from $45,180 for newcomers to $102,130 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,420 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $66,590 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 $53,488 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $66,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,820 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,094 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,188 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,488 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,457 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Jersey paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in New Jersey?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in New Jersey is $66,590 per year ($32.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,610 and $84,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $66,590, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $53,488 per year ($4,457 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 2,420 Mental Health & Substance Abuse 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.