PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Phillipsburg, NJ
$29.00–$50.00/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Phillipsburg, NJ
The median registered nurse pay in the Phillipsburg area is $46.69 per hour ($97,110 a year), with the typical range running from $38.69 to $49.47. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Phillipsburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Phillipsburg. The free report below lists employers near Phillipsburg and what they pay.
- $46.69median pay per hour, Allentown
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 10,510registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Phillipsburg
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse Opportunities - Warren Campus, NJ (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$41.40–$60.31/ hour
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Phillipsburg Care Now
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Graduate Nurse & Registered Nurse Internship Opportunities - Warren Campus, NJ (Full Time)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$41.40–$60.31/ hour
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1 more open role from employers in Phillipsburg. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse – RN
Genesis Healthcare · Phillipsburg, NJ
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 3 | $50.86 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $39.50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Phillipsburg, NJ
The metro median is 5% below the New Jersey statewide median of $49.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,510 registered nurses employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.22 | $77,420 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.69 | $80,480 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.69 | $97,110 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.47 | $102,900 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.50 | $119,600 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Phillipsburg ranks
- 83rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 72nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Phillipsburg
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.69 median hour buys what $46.70 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Phillipsburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,681
- Per year: $84,042
- Per month: $7,004
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Phillipsburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Phillipsburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Phillipsburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Warren Hospital Phillipsburg, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Warren County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Warren County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | 11 mi | $46.69/hr | 79,453 |
| Allentown, PA | 17 mi | $46.69/hr | 127,138 |
| Trenton, NJ | 39 mi | $46.94/hr | 91,193 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 40 mi | $54.56/hr | 56,507 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 41 mi | $54.56/hr | 57,487 |
| Reading, PA | 46 mi | $46.31/hr | 96,000 |
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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 registered nurses make in Phillipsburg, NJ?
Registered Nurses in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year. The middle half earn between $38.69 and $49.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Phillipsburg a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 72nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 83rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Phillipsburg?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Phillipsburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Phillipsburg.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Phillipsburg as a registered nurse?
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 Phillipsburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Warren 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 Phillipsburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Phillipsburg is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportPhillipsburg, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 3 postings$50.86/ hr$36–$60
- Veterans Health AdministrationLyons, NJ · 2 postings$61.99/ hr$46–$78
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 23 postings$59.40/ hr$44–$82
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 36 postings$54.09/ hr$36–$63
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$48.67High$63
194 RN postings with published pay in New Jersey, 164 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 194 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterPer diem$96k–$162k/ year
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