Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Jersey earn a median of $75,160 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,410
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,210; the top 10% earn over $85,400. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Registered Nurses$106,500 median in New Jersey
- Critical Care Nurses$106,500 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$106,500 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$47,210 median in New Jersey
- Midwives$76,570 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$153,970 median in New Jersey
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in New Jersey
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in New Jersey?
The median is $75,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,210 and the top 10% earn over $85,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.