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Registered Nurse Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$51.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,093/year ($6,591/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $135,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 92,680 Registered Nurse jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Registered Nurse salary of $106,500 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 $79,093 — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
| Gross (median) | $106,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,600 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,147 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,660 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,093 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,591 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in New Jersey?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in New Jersey is $106,500 per year ($51.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,710 and $127,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $106,500, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $79,093 per year ($6,591 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.7%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 92,680 Registered 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.