Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$59.23/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in New Jersey is $59.23 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $47.60.

Last updated on July 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$59.23/hour

New Jersey

20% higher than the US average.

$47.60/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and Pennsylvania ($50). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Nursing Home Nurses is $59 per hour — Maryland pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Maryland	$54	$60
Virginia	$53	$54
Pennsylvania	$50	$55
Delaware	$48	$50

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $59 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.

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

Last updated on July 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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