Registered Nurses Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #8 of 51 · NJ
8.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $110,100 ≈ $53/hr
Median annual salary $106,500
Employment 92,680
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $83,060P25 $99,710 Median $106,500P75 $127,730P90 $135,170
About 80% of registered nursess in New Jersey earn between $83,060 and $135,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in New Jersey is $110,100, about 8.6% above the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $53/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $103,380 | $101,600 | 1,590 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $99,990 | $103,700 | 5,180 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $99,320 | $100,040 | 3,400 |