Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $159,310 | $135,791 | +17% |
| Median hourly wage | $76.59 | $65.28 | +17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $146,425.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey is $159,310, or about $76.59 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. New Jersey is +17% above the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,950 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $159,310, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.