Local Salary Data

Childcare Workers Salary in New Jersey

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$20,873
14 filings
DOL Median (New Jersey)
$20,873
vs National
-19%
National: $25,771
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,358
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$20,873
-19% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$25,771
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Childcare Workers in New Jersey earns $20,873 in nominal terms, which is 19% below the national average of $25,771. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,358 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Childcare Workers make in New Jersey?

The median Childcare Workers salary in New Jersey is $20,873 based on 14 DOL filings.

Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Childcare Workers?

A Childcare Workers in New Jersey earns 19% less than the national median of $25,771, or $18,358 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.