Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $79,010 +16% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $49,320
90th percentile $121,910
Employed locally 260
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,320
    25th
    $63,580
    50th (median)
    $79,010
    75th
    $100,380
    90th
    $121,910

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,210
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $71,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $71,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,010

    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Trenton, NJ is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.58 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 16% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Trenton?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,320 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,580.