May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in New Jersey

The median annual salary for registered nurses in New Jersey is $106,500, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$4,096
Federal income tax-$562
Social Security-$254
Medicare-$59
State income tax (NJ)-$177
Net take-home$3,044
Annual net: $79,157Effective rate: 25.7%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and New Jersey state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across New Jersey scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in New Jersey earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the New Jersey paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in New Jersey?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in New Jersey is $106,500 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $3,044 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in New Jersey after taxes?

On the median salary of $106,500, a single filer in New Jersey takes home approximately $3,044 every two weeks ($4,096 gross). The effective tax rate is 25.7%.

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