Average Registered Nurse Salary in New Jersey
Registered nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $89,690 per year (or $43.12 per hour).
New Jersey registered nurses earn 8% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in New Jersey
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $117,990 | $56 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,340 | $47 |
| Median | $94,690 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,050 | $37 |
80% of New Jersey RNs earn between $70,920 and $117,990.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in New Jersey
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey RNs earn about $80,656 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.
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 |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,150 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,590 per year |
At a $89,690 average annual salary, RNs in New Jersey tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($263,850), nurse practitioners ($137,010), nurse midwives ($109,400), and physical therapists ($100,740). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($88,150) and licensed practical nurses ($58,590).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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