Social Worker Salary in Newark, NJ
Median: $71,107/yr — $13,307 (23%) above the national median. Range: $55,944–$90,546.
Last updated: 2026-04-22 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
Social Worker Salary in Newark vs. National Average
25th Pct (Newark)
$55,944
Median (Newark)
$71,107
75th Pct (Newark)
$90,546
National median: $57,800/yr. Newark is $13,307 (23%) above the national median.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024
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