Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Social and Human Service Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $48,420 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,420
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($45,930)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,270
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,340; the top 10% earn over $72,800. Nationally the range is $34,200 to $63,290.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Social and Human Service Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do social and human service assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $48,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,340 and the top 10% earn over $72,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for social and human service assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $45,930). Living costs are not included.