Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Jersey City, NJ
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Jersey City, NJ is $44.85 per hour. This is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of $49.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Jersey City, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Jersey City, NJ
6% lower than the US average.
$49.53/hour
New Jersey
4% higher than the US average.
$47.41/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Jersey City Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Jersey City Compare to Other Cities
Syracuse, New York
$34/hour
This is 33% lower than the Jersey City average of $44.85.
Parkersburg, West Virginia
$29/hour
This is 54% lower than the Jersey City average of $44.85.
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 38% lower than the Jersey City average of $44.85.
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
| Wayne, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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