Average OR Nurse Salary in New Jersey
OR nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $95,805 per year (or $46.06 per hour).
New Jersey OR nurses earn 13% higher than the national average salary for OR nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
OR nurse salary range in New Jersey
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $126,034 | $60 |
| 75th Percentile | $106,113 | $51 |
| Median | $101,146 | $48 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,371 | $40 |
80% of New Jersey OR nurses earn between $75,755 and $126,034.
Cost-of-living adjusted OR nurse salary in New Jersey
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey OR nurses earn about $86,155 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.
OR nurses salaries in other states
| California | $127,597 per year |
| Oregon | $113,329 per year |
| Massachusetts | $95,932 per year |
| Washington | $91,927 per year |
| New York | $94,719 per year |
| Nevada | $85,761 per year |
| Connecticut | $91,654 per year |
| Minnesota | $85,142 per year |
| Maryland | $81,043 per year |
| Arizona | $81,600 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in New Jersey?
| Radiology Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $99,882 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| Gastroenterology Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| Substance Abuse Nurse | $96,620 per year |
| Aesthetic Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Pain Management Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Nurse Manager | $95,805 per year |
At a $95,805 average annual salary, OR nurses in New Jersey tend to earn less than radiology nurses ($101,920), primary care nurses ($101,920), quality assurance nurses ($99,882), PACU nurses ($97,843), gastroenterology nurses ($97,843), and substance abuse nurses ($96,620). They tend to earn more than aesthetic nurses ($95,805), psychiatric nurses ($95,805), pain management nurses ($95,805), and nurse managers ($95,805).
More about OR nurses
An OR nurse is part of the surgical team in the operating room. They take care of patients prior to, during, and after surgery. The OR nurse is responsible for patient safety and makes sure the surgical team have what they need.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
