Float Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

Average Float Nurse Salary

$50.13/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in New Jersey is $50.13 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $43.03.

Last updated on September 12, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$50.13/hour

New Jersey

14% higher than the US average.

$43.03/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Float Nurses?

Only Edison, New Jersey reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Edison, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — Edison, New Jersey pays 11% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Edison, New Jersey$45$61
How does the pay for Float Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Virginia ($53). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Float Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 31% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Massachusetts$66$71
Maryland$56$60
Virginia$53$56
Pennsylvania$49$50

Last updated on September 12, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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