Average Pediatric Nurse Salary in New Jersey

Pediatric nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $87,651 per year (or $42.14 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$78,713
New Jersey
11% higher than the national average
$87,651
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New Jersey pediatric nurses earn 11% higher than the national average salary for pediatric nurses, at $78,713 (or $37.84 per hour).

Pediatric nurse salary range in New Jersey

10%
$69,308
MEDIAN
$92,537
90%
$115,308
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $115,308 $55
75th Percentile $97,082 $46
Median $92,537 $44
25th Percentile $76,276 $36

80% of New Jersey pediatric nurses earn between $69,308 and $115,308.

Cost-of-living adjusted pediatric nurse salary in New Jersey

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
New Jersey
$78,823
Overall Average
New Jersey
$87,651

Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey pediatric nurses earn about $78,823 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.

Pediatric nurses salaries in other states

California $121,322 per year
Hawaii $92,134 per year
Oregon $96,259 per year
Massachusetts $94,482 per year
Washington $97,794 per year
New York $89,587 per year
Nevada $92,941 per year
Connecticut $85,405 per year
Minnesota $79,937 per year
Maryland $78,621 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 $87,651 average annual salary, pediatric 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), substance abuse nurses ($96,620), pain management nurses ($95,805), aesthetic nurses ($95,805), OR nurses ($95,805), and psychiatric nurses ($95,805).

More about pediatric nurses

A pediatric nurse cares for and treats children. On any given day, pediatric RNs may assess adolescent patients and provide evidence-based interventions, administer medication or educate parents and caregivers on wellness practices.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health