Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,729/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Newark, NJ is $2,729 per week. This is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,456.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 192 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,729/week

Newark, NJ

21% higher than the US average.

$2,456/week

New Jersey

12% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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Jersey City, New Jersey

$2,928/week

This is 7% higher than the Newark average of $2,729.

New York, New York

$2,506/week

This is 9% lower than the Newark average of $2,729.

Hackensack, New Jersey

$2,620/week

This is 4% lower than the Newark average of $2,729.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newark?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CVOR$3,468$3,513
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,971$3,168
Interventional Radiology$2,971$3,168
Dialysis$2,906$2,906
PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care$2,878$3,840
Pediatrics$2,760$3,840
OR - Operating Room$2,752$2,752
Perioperative$2,752$2,752
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Newark?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Gifted Healthcare$3,381$3,381
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$3,314$3,314
American Traveler$3,188$3,818
Vibra Travels$3,106$3,513
Access Healthcare$3,086$3,802
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,993$2,993
Springboard Healthcare$2,924$2,924
Healthcare Support$2,906$2,906
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,884$3,503
Care Career$2,850$2,954

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

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