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Childcare Workers in New Jersey earned a median of $36,390 a year ($17.49 an hour) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $34,980; 25,070 were employed there, ranking #13 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $36,390 | $34,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $37,640 | $35,030 |
| Median hourly wage | $17.49 | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $32,220 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $34,170 | $29,360 |
| 75th percentile | $38,400 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $44,800 | $46,010 |
| Employment | 25,070 | 518,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.849 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.75 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.