How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in New Jersey?
$75,160a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in New Jersey. That is $36.13 an hour or $6,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.13
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,210Median: $75,160Highest 10%: $85,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| 25th | $66,890 | $32.16 | |
| Median | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 75th | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $85,400 | $41.06 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,910 |
| Trenton, NJ | $75,380 |
| Vineland, NJ | $71,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,710 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $69,150 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 8. Arizona | $77,070 |
| 9. Nevada | $76,160 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $75,740 |
| 11. New Jersey | $75,160 |
| 12. Illinois | $75,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $74,660 |
| 14. Colorado | $73,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $36.13 ($75,160 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $75,160 against $64,400 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $75,910 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.