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Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health · New York, NY
$155k–$165k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Clifton, NJ
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Clifton area centers on $73.46 per hour, or about $152,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $64.96 and the upper quarter over $80.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Clifton metro area. That ranks 27th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 142nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Clifton and what they pay.
- $73.46median pay per hour, New York
- $65–$81typical range per hour
- 19,850nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Diseases Clinic
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Newark, NJ
$45.00–$63.91/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Premise Health | 1 | $76.92 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $54.45 |
Nurse Practitioner pay in Clifton, NJ
The metro median is 2% above the New Jersey statewide median of $71.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 19,850 nurse practitioners employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $51.55 | $107,220 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $64.96 | $135,120 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $73.46 | $152,790 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $80.71 | $167,880 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $93.62 | $194,730 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Clifton ranks
- 27th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 142nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Clifton
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $73.46 median hour buys what $65.26 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Clifton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,645
- Per year: $132,228
- Per month: $11,019
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Clifton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Passaic County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Passaic County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 8 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJ | 2 mi | $73.46/hr | 70,722 |
| Paterson, NJ | 4 mi | $73.46/hr | 160,463 |
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License and tax basics in New Jersey
New Jersey is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Jersey license by endorsement.
New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Clifton, NJ?
Nurse Practitioners in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $73.46 per hour, about $152,790 a year. The middle half earn between $64.96 and $80.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clifton a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 142nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 27th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Clifton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clifton.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Clifton as a nurse practitioner?
New Jersey is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a New Jersey license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Clifton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Passaic County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clifton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Clifton is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- Genesis HealthcareMillville, NJ · 3 postings$60.00/ hr$58–$62
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
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