Childcare Worker Salary in New Jersey
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in New Jersey
$36,390
$17.49 an hour
10th percentile
$32,220
90th percentile
$44,800
Jobs (wage & salary)
25,070
The median annual wage for childcare workers in New Jersey was $36,390 in May 2025, $1,410 (4%) above the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $34,170 (25th percentile) and $38,400 (75th percentile).
New Jersey ranks 13 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 25th | $34,170 | $16.43 |
| 50th (median) | $36,390 | $17.49 |
| 75th | $38,400 | $18.46 |
| 90th | $44,800 | $21.54 |
| Mean (average) | $37,640 | $18.10 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in New Jersey, BLS OEWS May 2025.