Registered Nurse Salary in New Jersey
Based on 95K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$102,730
$49.389/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
+13.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $131K
95K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,670 |
| 25th percentile | $96,110 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,730 |
| 75th percentile | $123,130 |
| 90th percentile | $130,540 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,090 |
| 2023 | $100,160 |
| 2024 | $102,730 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,090 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $100,160 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $102,730 | $90,458 |