Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in New Jersey
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,160$36.13 per hour
vs U.S.+17%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$66,890 – $79,980Top 10%: $85,400+
Jobs17,4100.97× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,910 | $36.50 | 32,410 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $70,710 | $34.00 | 15,920 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,050 | $30.79 | 2,230 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $75,380 | $36.24 | 880 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $69,150 | $33.25 | 750 |
| Vineland, NJ | $71,410 | $34.33 | 370 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 Illinois · $75,000 Maryland · $74,660 Colorado · $73,880 Connecticut · $73,690
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040 Therapists, All Other · $100,250
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in New Jersey?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Jersey earned a median of $75,160 a year ($36.13 an hour) in May 2025, 17% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $66,890 to $79,980.
Where in New Jersey do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $75,910.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.