Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Jersey
Based on 17K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$75,160
$36.135/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
+12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $85K
17K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,210 |
| 25th percentile | $66,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $75,160 |
| 75th percentile | $79,980 |
| 90th percentile | $85,400 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,460 |
| 2023 | $64,620 |
| 2024 | $71,180 |
| 2025 | $75,160 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,460 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $64,620 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $71,180 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $75,160 | $66,740 |