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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Registered Nurses salary in New Jersey

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$102,730
Mean annual$106,990
Range (10th to 90th)$81,670 to $130,540
New Jersey employment95,150
State vs national+8.7% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New Jersey registered nurses fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$81,67025TH$96,110MEDIAN$102,73075TH$123,13090TH$130,540

The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,110 and $123,130, with a median of $102,730.

Real disclosed salaries

Registered Nurses in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 27 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $97,406. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry8$83,720
Level II — qualified16$97,406
Level IV — fully competent1$187,200

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Registered Nurses in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Conexus MedStaff LLCRegistered Nurse (Gagnon 3 Night Shift)7$97,406
NeuKloud IncCritical Care Nurse5$97,406
Everest Medics Staffing, IncCritical Care Nurse5$83,720
Conexus Medstaff LLCRegistered Nurse (Med/Surg)4$97,406
Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLCRegistered Nurse1$88,941
JESDIT INFUSION LLCREGISTERED NURSE1$89,440
Mintex N Tech Inc.Registered Nurse1$84,000
SOUTH BRUNSWICK ADULT DAYCARE CENTER (ADC) LLCCHARGE NURSE1$100,000
Careplus Bergen Inc.Critical Care Nurse1$83,720
Surgical Specialty Staffing, LLCOR Registered Nurse1$187,200

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Registered Nurse at Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLC
    $88,941
    Rochelle ParkDecided Nov 28, 2025I-203-25324-424817
  • Registered Nurse (Gangon 3) at Conexus Medstaff LLC
    $102,232
    MORRISTOWNDecided Nov 18, 2025I-203-25314-393197
  • REGISTERED NURSE at JESDIT INFUSION LLC
    $89,440
    ANDOVERWage Level IDecided Aug 25, 2025I-200-25230-248263
  • Critical Care Nurse at NeuKloud Inc
    $97,406
    EdisonWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-116798
  • Clinical Nurse at NeuKloud Inc
    $97,406
    EdisonWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-116795
  • Clinical Nurse at NeuKloud Inc
    $97,406
    EdisonWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-116799
  • Critical Care Nurse at NeuKloud Inc
    $97,406
    EdisonWage Level IIDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-116800
  • Registered Nurse at Mintex N Tech Inc.
    $84,000
    South PlainfieldWage Level IDecided Jun 26, 2025I-200-25171-114028

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Registered Nurses pay by experience level in New Jersey

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Registered Nurses specialties in New Jersey

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 22 certified offers. The most common variant is Registered Nurse at a median of $97,406.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Registered NurseConexus MedStaff LLC15$97,406
Critical Care NurseEverest Medics Staffing, Inc7$83,720

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Registered Nurses in New Jersey, by industry

Median offered wage across 27 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $97,406.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Professional servicesConexus MedStaff LLC23$97,406
HealthcareJESDIT INFUSION LLC4$86,720

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New Jersey over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New Jersey2023 to 2024
$100,1602023$102,7302024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Social Perceptiveness

    Technical

    4.1 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

  2. 02

    Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

  3. 03

    Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

  4. 04

    Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

  5. 05

    Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.

  6. 06

    Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

  7. 07

    Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.

  8. 08

    Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in New Jersey?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses in New Jersey is $102,730.
How does New Jersey compare to the national median for Registered Nurses?
The New Jersey median is +8.7% versus the BLS national figure of $94,511.
What is the salary range for Registered Nurses in New Jersey?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $81,670 and the 90th-percentile at $130,540, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Registered Nurses a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Registered Nurses?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.