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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$36.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,042/year ($4,920/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,410 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $75,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,042 — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
| Gross (median) | $75,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,705 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,750 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,663 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,042 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,920 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in New Jersey?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in New Jersey is $75,160 per year ($36.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,890 and $79,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $75,160, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $59,042 per year ($4,920 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.4%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 17,410 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Jersey in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New Jersey state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New Jersey.