How much does a nursing assistant make in New Jersey?
$46,830a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in New Jersey. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.51
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $46,830Highest 10%: $55,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| Median | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| 75th | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 90th | $55,140 | $26.51 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $49,270 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,890 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,220 |
| Trenton, NJ | $45,980 |
| Allentown, PA | $44,360 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $43,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 7. Colorado | $47,380 |
| 8. Vermont | $47,130 |
| 9. Maine | $47,070 |
| 10. New Jersey | $46,830 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $46,680 |
| 12. Minnesota | $46,680 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $46,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $22.51 ($46,830 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $46,830 against $42,260 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for nursing assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays nursing assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $49,270 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.