Childcare Workers Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New Jersey
Childcare Workers in New Jersey earn a median salary of $33,273 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.8% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 1,970 childcare workers are employed across New Jersey, with salaries ranging from $31,980 to $34,520 depending on location.
$33,273
Avg median salary in New Jersey
$34,520
Highest paying metro
$31,980
Lowest paying metro
1,970
Employed in New Jersey
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | $34,520 | $31,470 | $35,390 | 990 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $33,320 | $31,470 | $34,990 | 500 |
| Vineland, NJ | $31,980 | $31,470 | $34,910 | 480 |