Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$34.10/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in New Jersey is $34.10 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $38.49.

Last updated on July 1, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$34.10/hour

New Jersey

13% lower than the US average.

$38.49/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Edison, New Jersey$45$61
Englewood, New Jersey$45$61
Wayne, New Jersey$45$61

Last updated on July 1, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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