Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Wayne, NJ

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,979/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Wayne, NJ is $1,979 per week. This is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of $2,353.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,979/week

Wayne, NJ

14% lower than the US average.

$2,353/week

New Jersey

4% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Wayne Compare to Other Cities

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Morristown, New Jersey

$2,407/week

This is 18% higher than the Wayne average of $1,979.

New York, New York

$2,644/week

This is 25% higher than the Wayne average of $1,979.

Brooklyn, New York

$2,703/week

This is 27% higher than the Wayne average of $1,979.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Wayne?

Stepdown earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Wayne, NJ, averaging $2,007 per week, followed by PCU - Progressive Care Unit ($1,965). For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $1,979 per week — Stepdown earns 1% more.

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Stepdown	$2,007	$2,007
PCU - Progressive Care Unit	$1,965	$1,965

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Wayne?

Jackson Nurse Professionals pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,007 per week, followed by Uniti Med ($1,965) and GQR Healthcare ($1,965). For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Travel Nurses is $1,979 per week — Jackson Nurse Professionals pays 1% more.