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Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Newark

Nurse practitioners in Newark earn an average of $141,010 per year (or $67.79 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$118,040
Newark, NJ
19% higher than the national average
$141,010
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Newark nurse practitioners earn 19% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).

Nurse practitioner salary range in Newark, NJ

10%
$100,660
MEDIAN
$129,270
90%
$167,750
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $167,750 $80
75th Percentile $163,360 $78
Median $129,270 $62
25th Percentile $126,280 $60

80% of Newark NPs earn between $100,660 and $167,750.

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Newark

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Newark, NJ
$122,086
Overall Average
Newark, NJ
$141,010

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Newark NPs earn about $122,086 per year. Cost-of-living in Newark is 15% 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 nurse practitioners

Trenton, NJ $140,190 per year
Hammonton, NJ $139,820 per year
Ocean City, NJ $136,320 per year
Vineland, NJ $127,680 per year
Camden, NJ $121,370 per year

New Jersey nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse practitioners are paid the highest is Trenton, where the average NPs salary is $140,190 and 380 nurse practitioners are currently employed. The Hammonton area comes in second, with a $139,820 average NP salary and 150 nurse practitioners employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Newark, NJ?

Nurse Anesthetist $247,850 per year
Nurse Midwife $128,970 per year
Physical Therapist $98,870 per year
Registered Nurse $98,460 per year
Dental Hygienist $91,530 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $59,230 per year
Pharmacy Technician $39,970 per year

At a $141,010 average annual salary, NPs in Newark tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($247,850). They tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($128,970), physical therapists ($98,870), registered nurses ($98,460), dental hygienists ($91,530), licensed practical nurses ($59,230), and pharmacy technicians ($39,970).

More about nurse practitioners

Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.

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