The average salary for a nurse in New Jersey is around $61,200 per year.
Avg Salary
Nurses earn an average yearly salary of $61,200.
Wages typically start from $27,248 and go up to $86,800.
20% below national average Updated in 2017
Nurse earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Nurse salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Arizona | $67,446 |
Washington | $67,108 |
New Jersey | $61,200 |
California | $59,357 |
Maryland | $55,000 |
New York | $53,794 |
Colorado | $53,282 |
Georgia | $52,102 |
Wisconsin | $52,000 |
Pennsylvania | $51,595 |
Minnesota | $51,189 |
Illinois | $51,023 |
Massachusetts | $48,736 |
Alabama | $47,840 |
Ohio | $47,401 |
Tennessee | $46,819 |
Texas | $46,712 |
South Carolina | $46,500 |
Michigan | $45,394 |
Florida | $45,335 |
Indiana | $44,807 |
Oklahoma | $41,424 |
Virginia | $41,028 |
Missouri | $40,042 |
North Carolina | $36,836 |
Utah | $34,500 |
How do nurse salaries compare to similar careers?
Nurses earn 66% more than similar careers in New Jersey.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Paramedic salary | $36K |
Dental assistant salary | $32K |
Medical assistant salary | $28K |
Pharmacy technician salary | $24K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)