Wound Care Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Average Wound Care Nurse Salary

$44.85/hour

The average salary for a Wound Care Nurse in Newark, NJ is $44.85 per hour. This is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of $49.75.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$44.85/hour

Newark, NJ

13% higher than the US average.

$49.75/hour

New Jersey

22% higher than the US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

How Wound Care Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$37/hour

This is 21% lower than the Newark average of $44.85.

San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 36% lower than the Newark average of $44.85.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Wound Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Englewood, New Jersey$45$61

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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