Average Geriatric Nurse Salary in New Jersey
Geriatric nurses in New Jersey earn an average of $83,432 per year (or $40.11 per hour).
New Jersey geriatric nurses earn 11% higher than the national average salary for geriatric nurses, at $74,676 (or $35.90 per hour).
Geriatric nurse salary range in New Jersey
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $109,757 | $52 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,408 | $44 |
| Median | $88,083 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,604 | $34 |
80% of New Jersey geriatric nurses earn between $65,971 and $109,757.
Cost-of-living adjusted geriatric nurse salary in New Jersey
Adjusted for cost-of-living, New Jersey geriatric nurses earn about $75,028 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.
Geriatric nurses salaries in other states
| California | $109,273 per year |
| Oregon | $90,094 per year |
| Massachusetts | $88,040 per year |
| Washington | $86,059 per year |
| New York | $81,785 per year |
| Nevada | $80,775 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Rhode Island | $72,527 per year |
| Minnesota | $75,080 per year |
| Maryland | $79,159 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in New Jersey?
| Radiology Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $101,920 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $99,882 per year |
| Gastroenterology Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| PACU Nurse | $97,843 per year |
| Substance Abuse Nurse | $96,620 per year |
| Pain Management Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Aesthetic Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| OR Nurse | $95,805 per year |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $95,805 per year |
At a $83,432 average annual salary, geriatric nurses in New Jersey tend to earn less than radiology nurses ($101,920), primary care nurses ($101,920), quality assurance nurses ($99,882), gastroenterology nurses ($97,843), PACU nurses ($97,843), substance abuse nurses ($96,620), pain management nurses ($95,805), aesthetic nurses ($95,805), OR nurses ($95,805), and psychiatric nurses ($95,805).
More about geriatric nurses
Geriatric nurses do more than deliver healthcare services to older patients. They assist with administering medications, educating patients and caregivers, and guiding daily activities.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
