Average PCU Nurse Salary in New Jersey
PCU nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $95,805 per year (or $46.06 per hour).
New Jersey PCU nurses earn 21% higher than the national average salary for PCU nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).
PCU 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 PCU nurses earn between $75,755 and $126,034.
Cost-of-living adjusted PCU nurse salary in New Jersey
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey PCU 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.
PCU nurses salaries in other states
| California | $118,707 per year |
| Oregon | $88,197 per year |
| Alaska | $98,156 per year |
| Massachusetts | $79,451 per year |
| Washington | $92,905 per year |
| New York | $97,052 per year |
| Nevada | $82,649 per year |
| Connecticut | $96,862 per year |
| Minnesota | $79,337 per year |
| Maryland | $73,504 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in New Jersey?
| Primary Care Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Radiology Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $99,882 per year |
| Gastroenterology Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| Substance Abuse Nurse | $96,620 per year |
| Pain Management Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Aesthetic Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| OR Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $95,805 per year |
At a $95,805 average annual salary, PCU nurses in New Jersey tend to earn less than primary care nurses ($101,920), radiology nurses ($101,920), quality assurance nurses ($99,882), gastroenterology nurses ($97,843), PACU nurses ($97,843), and substance abuse nurses ($96,620). They tend to earn more than pain management nurses ($95,805), aesthetic nurses ($95,805), OR nurses ($95,805), and psychiatric nurses ($95,805).
More about PCU nurses
A PCU nurse treats patients with chronic health conditions or recovering from surgery. They work in Progressive Care Units, which are also called step-down units.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
