Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$27.65/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey is $27.65 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $33.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$27.65/hour
New Jersey
22% lower than the US average.
$33.77/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($30) and New York ($24). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $28 per hour — Massachusetts pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38 | $38 |
| Pennsylvania | $30 | $33 |
| New York | $24 | $30 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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