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Nurse Practitioner Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$76.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $112,131/year ($9,344/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $122,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $136,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $159,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $170,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $183,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,950 Nurse Practitioner jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $159,310 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 $112,131 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $159,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,187 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$8,024 |
| Take-home (annual) | $112,131 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,344 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in New Jersey?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in New Jersey is $159,310 per year ($76.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $136,740 and $170,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $159,310, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $112,131 per year ($9,344 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 9,950 Nurse Practitioner 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.