NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1171

Nurse Practitioners Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $149,620 +16% above national average (national: $129,210)
$140,470Mean Annual
$72Median Hourly
9,590Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$149,620
$65,130
10th pct.
$173,320
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$65,130$31.31
25th percentile$126,030$60.59
50th percentile (median)$149,620$71.94
75th percentile$162,250$78.00
90th percentile (top earners)$173,320$83.33
Mean (average)$140,470$67.54

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $149,620
California $166,610 +11%
Alaska $145,450 -3%
New York $145,390 -3%
Oregon $144,600 -3%
Washington $140,220 -6%
Connecticut $138,960 -7%
Massachusetts $138,890 -7%
New Mexico $138,440 -7%

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Related Occupations in New Jersey

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
General and Operations Managers $149,990 63,940
Veterinarians $148,550 1,750
Computer Network Architects $147,650 6,440
Sales Engineers $145,410 1,960
Industrial Production Managers $145,080 5,930
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $144,160 7,420

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Nurse Practitioners salary in New Jersey?

The mean nurse practitioners salary in New Jersey is $140,470 per year. The median (middle) salary is $149,620 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey?

Entry-level nurse practitionerss (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $65,130 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $126,030 per year.

What is the highest Nurse Practitioners salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $173,320 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $162,250 per year.

How does the New Jersey Nurse Practitioners salary compare to the national average?

The median nurse practitioners salary in New Jersey is $149,620, which is +16% above national average of $129,210.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes