Registered Nurse salary in New Jersey
What registered nurses earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$106,500$51.20 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$99,710 – $127,730Top 10%: $135,170+
Jobs92,6800.99× the U.S. concentration
Registered 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 | $119,720 | $57.56 | 197,740 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $101,180 | $48.64 | 73,790 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $101,440 | $48.77 | 10,860 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $99,990 | $48.07 | 5,180 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $99,320 | $47.75 | 3,400 |
| Vineland, NJ | $103,380 | $49.70 | 1,590 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Alaska · $109,480 New York · $109,440 Massachusetts · $104,550 Nevada · $103,670 Connecticut · $102,740 Minnesota · $101,510
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 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 registered nurse make in New Jersey?
Registered Nurses in New Jersey earned a median of $106,500 a year ($51.20 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $99,710 to $127,730.
Where in New Jersey do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $119,720.
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.