Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Jersey

Licensed practical nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $58,590 per year (or $28.17 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
New Jersey
12% higher than the national average
$58,590
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New Jersey licensed practical nurses earn 12% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in New Jersey

10%
$47,270
MEDIAN
$60,070
90%
$70,680
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $70,680 $33
75th Percentile $61,160 $29
Median $60,070 $28
25th Percentile $52,830 $25

80% of New Jersey LPNs earn between $47,270 and $70,680.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in New Jersey

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
New Jersey
$52,688
Overall Average
New Jersey
$58,590

Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey LPNs earn about $52,688 per year. Cost-of-living in New Jersey is 11% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in New Jersey for licensed practical nurses

Newark, NJ $59,230 per year
Trenton, NJ $57,720 per year
Camden, NJ $55,640 per year
Ocean City, NJ $54,910 per year
Vineland, NJ $54,270 per year
Hammonton, NJ $53,700 per year

New Jersey nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Newark, where the average LPNs salary is $59,230 and 33,720 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Trenton area comes in second, with a $57,720 average LPN salary and 900 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in New Jersey?

Nurse Anesthetist $263,850 per year
Nurse Practitioner $137,010 per year
Nurse Midwife $109,400 per year
Physical Therapist $100,740 per year
Registered Nurse $89,690 per year
Dental Hygienist $88,150 per year
Pharmacy Technician $37,160 per year

At a $58,590 average annual salary, LPNs in New Jersey tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($263,850), nurse practitioners ($137,010), nurse midwives ($109,400), physical therapists ($100,740), registered nurses ($89,690), and dental hygienists ($88,150). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($37,160).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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