Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$27.18/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey is $27.18 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $30.23.

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$27.18/hour

New Jersey

11% lower than the US average.

$30.23/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Princeton, New Jersey$28$32
Trenton, New Jersey$28$32
Hamilton, New Jersey$28$32
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in New Jersey?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Private Duty$28$28
LPN / LVN$27$28
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Massachusetts$39$45
Pennsylvania$32$35
New York$31$32
Delaware$30$30
Maryland$26$32
New Hampshire$26$31
District of Columbia$26$31
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Jersey?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BAYADA Home Health Care$27$27

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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