Nursing Assistant salary in New Jersey
What nursing assistants earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,830$22.52 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$43,950 – $48,760Top 10%: $55,140+
Jobs32,4000.81× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $49,270 | $23.69 | 79,480 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $46,220 | $22.22 | 30,680 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $44,360 | $21.33 | 4,970 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $45,980 | $22.10 | 1,690 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $43,080 | $20.71 | 1,450 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,890 | $23.51 | 770 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440 Alaska · $46,370
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 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 nursing assistant make in New Jersey?
Nursing Assistants in New Jersey earned a median of $46,830 a year ($22.52 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $43,950 to $48,760.
Where in New Jersey do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $49,270.
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.