Registered Nurses pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for registered nurses is $51.20 an hour ($106,500 a year). About 92,680 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). New Jersey ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.93 | $83,060 |
| 25% of workers | $47.94 | $99,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.20 | $106,500 |
| 75% of workers | $61.41 | $127,730 |
| 90% of workers | $64.99 | $135,170 |
Registered Nurses pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vineland | $103,380 | 1,590 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $99,990 | 5,180 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $99,320 | 3,400 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,830 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $75,160 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $159,310 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $53,610 |
| Physician Assistants | $165,690 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,170 |
| Paramedics | $86,630 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $315,340 |
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