Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$57.95/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New Jersey is $57.95 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $53.72.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$57.95/hour
New Jersey
7% higher than the US average.
$53.72/hour
United States
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Edison, New Jersey and Englewood, New Jersey pay Long Term Care Nurses the most, both 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 Long Term Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Edison, New Jersey and Englewood, New Jersey pay 23% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Connecticut ($55). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Long Term Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Massachusetts pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $74 | $87 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $55 | $57 |
| New Hampshire | $53 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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