Certified Nursing Assistant salary in New Jersey
Certified Nursing Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $21.59 per hour, about $44,910 a year, 14% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $19.06 and $22.83 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Vineland, NJ, at $21.94 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.59median pay per hour
- $44,910median pay per year
- 31,310employed in New Jersey
- #12of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.91 | $37,250 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $19.06 | $39,640 | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.59 | $44,910 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $22.83 | $47,490 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $24.37 | $50,690 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $21.94 | $45,640 | 820 | 2% above | $22.86 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $21.83 | $45,400 | 1,520 | 1% above | $21.16 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $18.98 | $39,480 | 1,470 | 12% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $18.87 | $39,240 | 13% below New Jersey |
| New York | $22.79 | $47,390 | 6% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $19.77 | $41,110 | 8% below New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 37roles with published pay
- $22.63median pay per hour
- $18–$27typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Health | 12 | $22.63 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 7 | $22 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 6 | $25.35 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 4 | $20.39 |
| Capital Health System | 3 | $20.48 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $23.30 |
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 2 | $22.38 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 37 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in New Jersey?
The median is $21.59 per hour, about $44,910 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $17.91 and the top 10% earn over $24.37 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Vineland, NJ has the highest median at $21.94 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 12th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your CNA pay reportNew Jersey · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 6 postings$25.35/ hr$20–$31
- Select MedicalSaddle Brook, NJ · 3 postings$23.30/ hr$21–$27
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 12 postings$22.63/ hr$17–$27
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 2 postings$22.38/ hr$18–$27
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2What they are offering now
37 CNA postings with published pay in New Jersey, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 37 CNA roles
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)Permanent$19.50–$31.20/ hour
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