How much does a nurse practitioner make in New Jersey?
$159,300a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in New Jersey. That is $76.59 an hour or $13,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.59
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,400Median: $159,300Highest 10%: $183,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,400 | $58.84 | |
| 25th | $136,700 | $65.74 | |
| Median | $159,300 | $76.59 | |
| 75th | $170,500 | $81.99 | |
| 90th | $183,400 | $88.18 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $163,300 |
| Trenton, NJ | $153,600 |
| Vineland, NJ | $149,200 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $143,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $133,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 1. California | $168,500 |
| 2. New Jersey | $159,300 |
| 3. Washington | $156,100 |
| 4. Oregon | $155,700 |
| 5. Alaska | $155,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $76.59 ($159,300 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $159,300 against $132,300 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for nurse practitioner pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays nurse practitioners the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $163,300 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.