Average Registered Nurse Salary in New Jersey

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Registered Nurse in New Jersey earns $94,600 per year, which is above the national average of $89,010. This translates to approximately $45.48 per hour, $3,638 biweekly, or $7,883 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)	$71,000	$34.13
Average (50th)	$94,600	$45.48
Experienced (75th)	$108,800	$52.30
Top Earners (90th)	$123,000	$59.13

Registered Nurse Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$102,200	$8,517/mo
Jersey City	$96,500	$8,042/mo
Trenton	$92,700	$7,725/mo
Edison	$89,900	$7,492/mo
Princeton	$88,000	$7,333/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (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 Registered Nurses 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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