Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$59.52/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey is $59.52 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $74.81.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$59.52/hour
New Jersey
26% lower than the US average.
$74.81/hour
United States
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
Only Elizabeth, New Jersey reports pay data for Nurse Practitioners, averaging $62 per hour. Elizabeth, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $79. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Nurse Practitioners is $60 per hour — Elizabeth, New Jersey pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | $62 | $79 |
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by New York ($59) and Massachusetts ($59). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $80. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Nurse Practitioners is $60 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $72 | $80 |
| New York | $59 | $78 |
| Massachusetts | $59 | $79 |
| Rhode Island | $55 | $71 |
| Connecticut | $55 | $76 |
| Delaware | $54 | $71 |
| Maryland | $54 | $73 |
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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