Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $82,410 +40.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.62
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $112,270
Employed locally 340
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $57,140
    50th (median)
    $82,410
    75th
    $96,560
    90th
    $112,270

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,700

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,750
    Vineland, NJ $68,990
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $63,440
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $57,580
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $56,470

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,850
    Social and Human Service Assistants$51,200
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$59,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$78,830
    Marriage and Family Therapists$89,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Trenton, NJ is $39.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.66 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 40.7% above the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Trenton?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,140.