Registered Nurse salary in New Jersey
Registered Nurses in New Jersey earn a median of $49.39 per hour, about $102,730 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $46.21 and $59.20 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, at $47.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $49.39median pay per hour
- $102,730median pay per year
- 95,150registered nurses employed in New Jersey
- #8of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.26 | $81,660 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $46.21 | $96,120 | $37.79 |
| Median | $49.39 | $102,730 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $59.20 | $123,140 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $62.76 | $130,540 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47.92 | $99,680 | 3,500 | 3% below | — |
| Vineland, NJ | $47.76 | $99,340 | 1,660 | 3% below | $49.77 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $46.94 | $97,640 | 5,330 | 5% below | $45.49 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $44.53 | $92,610 | 10% below New Jersey |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 3% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 15% below New Jersey |
What employers are posting in New Jersey
- 194roles with published pay
- $48.67median pay per hour
- $40–$63typical published range
- 14employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Health | 70 | $47.94 |
| Capital Health System | 36 | $54.09 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 32 | $47.36 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 23 | $59.40 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 10 | $44.50 |
| Select Medical | 5 | $53.97 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $52.50 |
| US Oncology Network | 3 | $43.05 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 194 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 registered nurse make in New Jersey?
The median is $49.39 per hour, about $102,730 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $39.26 and the top 10% earn over $62.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays registered nurses the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ has the highest median at $47.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for registered nurse pay?
New Jersey ranks 8th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Select MedicalSaddle Brook, NJ · 5 postings$53.97/ hr$43–$62
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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.
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