Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$57.45/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in New Jersey is $57.45 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $47.42.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$57.45/hour
New Jersey
17% higher than the US average.
$47.42/hour
United States
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Only New York reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — New York pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $51 | $60 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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