Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $106,500 | $98,331 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.20 | $47.27 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $97,886.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in New Jersey is $106,500, or about $51.20 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. New Jersey is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 92,680 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $106,500, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.