Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Wayne, NJ
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Wayne, NJ is $44.85 per hour. This is 29% lower than the New Jersey average of $57.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Wayne, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Wayne, NJ
This is equal to the US average
$57.73/hour
New Jersey
23% higher than the US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Wayne Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Wayne Compare to Other Cities
Newark, Delaware
$37/hour
This is 20% lower than the Wayne average of $44.85.
Albany, New York
$35/hour
This is 30% lower than the Wayne average of $44.85.
Worcester, Massachusetts
$69/hour
This is 35% higher than the Wayne average of $44.85.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Wayne?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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