Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Jersey
Nurse practitioners in New Jersey earn an average of $137,010 per year (or $65.87 per hour).
New Jersey nurse practitioners earn 16% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in New Jersey
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $163,420 | $78 |
| 75th Percentile | $156,680 | $75 |
| Median | $129,240 | $62 |
| 25th Percentile | $125,780 | $60 |
80% of New Jersey NPs earn between $100,660 and $163,420.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in New Jersey
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey NPs earn about $123,210 per year. Cost-of-living in New Jersey is 11% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in New Jersey?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $263,850 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $109,400 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $100,740 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $89,690 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,150 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,590 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $37,160 per year |
At a $137,010 average annual salary, NPs in New Jersey tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($263,850). They tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($109,400), physical therapists ($100,740), registered nurses ($89,690), dental hygienists ($88,150), licensed practical nurses ($58,590), and pharmacy technicians ($37,160).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
