Registered Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

The highest paying employer in New Jersey for Registered Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $56/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in New Jersey.

Q: What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Somerville is currently the highest paying city in New Jersey for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in New Jersey. Other top paying cities include Edison, paying up to $61/hr, Perth Amboy, paying up to $61/hr, and Englewood, paying up to $61/hr.

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Average Registered Nurse Salary

$43.00/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in New Jersey is $43.00 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $42.78.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$43.00/hour

New Jersey

1% higher than the US average.

$42.78/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Edison, New Jersey	$45	$61
Englewood, New Jersey	$45	$61
Wayne, New Jersey	$45	$61

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$63	$66
New York	$54	$81
Pennsylvania	$49	$55
Maryland	$49	$60
Delaware	$48	$50
Virginia	$46	$70
District of Columbia	$46	$64
Vermont	$42	$42
Connecticut	$40	$54
Rhode Island	$40	$50