Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey
Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
181+ positions available
181+ Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 129 roles pay ~$98k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution129 jobs · 69 employers
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Work-Life Balance Distribution129 jobs · 69 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How New Jersey Compares for Social Worker Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker pay in New Jersey sits level with the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $110k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $83k | — | 5.4/10 | 497 |
| Alaska#1 | $110k | +$26k | 5.8/10 | 41 |
| Wyoming#2 | $105k | +$22k | 6.7/10 | 21 |
| Oregon#3 | $104k | +$21k | 5.8/10 | 210 |
| Arkansas#4 | $103k | +$20k | 5.6/10 | 140 |
| Delawareborders | $85k | +$1k | 6.9/10 | 161 |
| New Yorkborders | $79k | −$5k | 5.6/10 | 1683 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $76k | −$8k | 5.9/10 | 815 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in new jersey. With 181+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 3.3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in new jersey include CFG Health System, Step Up Family Services, VITAS Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health, and more. Positions span social worker jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in new jersey, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in New Jersey.
How much do social workers earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include CFG Health System, Step Up Family Services, VITAS Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 181 social workers positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in New Jersey
Atlantic Health System20 open roles here · WLB 46/100
LifeStance Health10 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Hackensack Meridian Health6 open roles here · WLB 33/100BAYADA Home Health Care5 open roles here · WLB 72/100
CareOne Group5 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Inspira Health5 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Capital Health (US)4 open roles here · WLB 58/100
Parkerlife Health Group4 open roles here · WLB 75/100