Licensed Practical Nurse salary in New Jersey
The median licensed practical nurse in New Jersey earns $34.22 an hour, or $71,180 a year. That’s $4.25 above the national median, ranking #10 of 51.
- Median hourly$34.22
- Median yearly$71,180
- Bottom 10% earn under$28.90/hr
- Top 10% earn over$38.45/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$34.28
- LPN/LVNs employed15,210
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, New Jersey, occupation 29-2061. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all LPN/LVNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in New Jersey
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $49.39/hr | $102,730/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $21.59/hr | $44,910/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $71.94/hr | $149,620/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open LPN/LVN jobs in New Jersey
- Licensed Practical NurseBAYADA Home Health CareNorth Bergen, NJ$46–$52/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Flexible 1:1 Home CareBAYADA Home Health CareMiddletown, NJ$32–$35/hrLPN/LVNPart-timeDays
- Licensed Practical NurseDaVita Kidney CareMarlton, NJ$26–$38/hrLPN/LVNDialysisPart-time
- Throughout LPN Med Surg (Part Time, Evenings) Washington Township, NJJefferson HealthGloucester County, NJ$27.58–$39.30/hrLPN/LVNMed-surgPart-timeEvenings
- Part-Time Hyperbaric Safety Director/ LPNHealogicsSomers Point, NJ$29.75–$39.36/hrLPN/LVNPart-time
- LPN - Licensed Practical NurseHealogicsGlen Ridge, NJ$28.48–$37.51/hrLPN/LVNFull-time