Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Plainfield, NJ
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$30.57/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Plainfield, NJ is $30.57 per hour. This is 82% lower than the New Jersey average of $55.70.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Plainfield, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$30.57/hour
Plainfield, NJ
57% lower than the US average.
$55.70/hour
New Jersey
14% higher than the US average.
$48.05/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Plainfield Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Plainfield Compare to Other Cities
Stamford, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 27% higher than the Plainfield average of $30.57.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 27% higher than the Plainfield average of $30.57.
Fairfield, Connecticut
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What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Wayne, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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