Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$57.83/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in New Jersey is $57.83 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $51.27.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$57.83/hour

New Jersey

11% higher than the US average.

$51.27/hour

United States

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 $75 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($56) and Maryland ($56). 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 29% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$75	$87
Connecticut	$56	$61
Maryland	$56	$60
Virginia	$52	$54
Pennsylvania	$51	$55
Delaware	$49	$50

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Long Term Care Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$51	$55

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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