Average Registered Nurse Salary

$35.46/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Jersey is $35.46 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $44.54.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$35.46/hour

New Jersey

26% lower than the US average.

$44.54/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Edison, New Jersey$45$61
Englewood, New Jersey$45$61
Wayne, New Jersey$45$61
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in New Jersey?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pediatrics$31$31
New Graduate$31$31
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$56$69
Pennsylvania$50$56
Maryland$49$57
New Hampshire$43$48
Vermont$43$48
Connecticut$40$54
Rhode Island$40$50
Delaware$39$45
Massachusetts$35$61
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Jersey?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Select Medical$45$45
BAYADA Home Health Care$31$37

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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