Registered Nurse Salary in New Jersey
Based on 93K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$106,500
$51.202/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
+13.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $135K
93K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,060 |
| 25th percentile | $99,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $106,500 |
| 75th percentile | $127,730 |
| 90th percentile | $135,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,090 |
| 2023 | $100,160 |
| 2024 | $102,730 |
| 2025 | $106,500 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,090 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $100,160 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $102,730 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $106,500 | $94,098 |