Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$57.87/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in New Jersey is $57.87 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $49.81.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$57.87/hour
New Jersey
14% higher than the US average.
$49.81/hour
United States
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Englewood, New Jersey and Wayne, New Jersey pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, both averaging $45 per hour. Englewood, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Englewood, New Jersey and Wayne, New Jersey pay 23% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Wayne, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by Delaware ($61) and Maryland ($54). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Massachusetts pays 23% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $71 | $73 |
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $53 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| District of Columbia | $35 | $44 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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