Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey earns $134,200 per year, which is above the national average of $126,260. This translates to approximately $64.52 per hour, $5,162 biweekly, or $11,183 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$100,600	$48.37
Average (50th)	$134,200	$64.52
Experienced (75th)	$154,300	$74.20
Top Earners (90th)	$174,500	$83.89

Nurse Practitioner Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$144,900	$12,075/mo
Jersey City	$136,900	$11,408/mo
Trenton	$131,500	$10,958/mo
Edison	$127,500	$10,625/mo
Princeton	$124,800	$10,400/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Master's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	40% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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