Certified Nursing Assistant salary in New Jersey
The median certified nursing assistant in New Jersey earns $21.59 an hour, or $44,910 a year. That’s $2.58 above the national median, ranking #13 of 51.
- Median hourly$21.59
- Median yearly$44,910
- Bottom 10% earn under$17.91/hr
- Top 10% earn over$24.37/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$21.38
- CNAs employed31,310
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, New Jersey, occupation 31-1131. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all CNAs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in New Jersey
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $49.39/hr | $102,730/yr |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $34.22/hr | $71,180/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $71.94/hr | $149,620/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open CNA jobs in New Jersey
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)Erickson Senior LivingNew Providence, NJ$21–$25/hrCNAPart-time
- Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationLyons, NJ$38k–$62k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Nursing AssistantVeterans Health AdministrationEast Orange, NJ$40k–$65k/yrCNAFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)Erickson Senior LivingTinton Falls, NJ$22–$26/hrCNAFlexible / other
- Nursing Assistant I, Full-time Nights, 7p-7a, Med/Surg, Atlantic Health Newton Medical centerAtlantic Health SystemNewton, NJCNAMed-surgFull-timeNights
- Nursing Assistant, per diem evenings 3p-11p, Davino 1-Orthopedics, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical CenterAtlantic Health SystemMorristown, NJCNAPer diem / PRNEvenings