Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

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

Median annual salary $67,040 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.23
10th percentile $43,240
90th percentile $104,510
Employed locally 250
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,240
    25th
    $47,470
    50th (median)
    $67,040
    75th
    $102,470
    90th
    $104,510

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,490
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,510
    Vineland, NJ $55,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,830
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $46,830

    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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Trenton, NJ is $32.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.10 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 11.6% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Trenton?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,240 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,470.