Registered Nurses Salary in New Jersey

Median annual wage in New Jersey: $106,500 +9.2% vs national

New Jersey vs United States

New JerseyUnited States
Median annual$106,500$97,550
Median hourly$51.20$46.90
Employment92,6803,379,720
Location quotient0.991.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (New Jersey) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $83,060, median pay is $106,500, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $135,170.

Employment density in New Jersey is 0.99x the national average — a roughly average concentration of these roles in the local economy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average registered nurses salary in New Jersey?

The median annual wage in New Jersey is $106,500 ($51.20 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does New Jersey compare to the national average for registered nurses?

The New Jersey median of $106,500 is 9.2% higher than the U.S. median of $97,550.

How many registered nurses work in New Jersey?

Approximately 92,680 are employed in New Jersey, per BLS OES.