Median annual pay
$159,310 / year
20.4% above the national median
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Nurse Practitioners pay in New Jersey: the full picture
Nurse Practitioners in New Jersey earn a median of $159,310 per year ($76.59 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $155,750, across an estimated 9,950 jobs. That puts New Jersey 20.4% above the national median of $132,300 for nurse practitioners.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $74.88 |
| Median annual wage | $159,310 |
| Mean annual wage | $155,750 |
| Median hourly wage | $76.59 |
| Total employment | 9,950 |
How New Jersey compares
Median annual pay for nurse practitioners across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a NP make in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $159,310 ($76.59/hour). The mean is $155,750 per year.
Is New Jersey a good place for nurse practitioners pay-wise?
New Jersey pays 20.4% above the national median ($132,300), with about 9,950 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.