Nurse Practitioner salary in New Jersey
What nurse practitioners earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$159,310$76.59 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$136,740 – $170,530Top 10%: $183,420+
Jobs9,9501.12× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner 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 | $163,340 | $78.53 | 21,680 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,700 | $65.24 | 6,590 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $133,890 | $64.37 | 790 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $153,630 | $73.86 | 490 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $143,330 | $68.91 | 430 |
| Vineland, NJ | $149,230 | $71.74 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
California · $168,520 Washington · $156,100 Oregon · $155,680 Alaska · $155,170 New York · $153,510 Massachusetts · $142,440
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 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 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 nurse practitioner make in New Jersey?
Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey earned a median of $159,310 a year ($76.59 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $136,740 to $170,530.
Where in New Jersey do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $163,340.
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.