This page provides you with a complete overview of the Nurse Practitioner field in the state of New Jersey. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Nurse Practitioner and more.
Average Salary of New Jersey Nurse Practitioners
According to Indeed.com, a Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey saw a good number of companies featuring over 1,084 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.

Additional Salaries by Speciality
In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Critical Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Oncology Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Womens Health Nurse Practitioner
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Adult Health Nurse Practitioner | $105,000 |
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Average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, MedOptions, Matrix Medical Network, Barnabas Health, and Meridian Health offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Critical Care Nurse Practitioner | $102,000 |
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Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ, St. Mary's Hospital, CentraState Healthcare System, Matrix Medical Network, and Nemours offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Family Nurse Practitioner | $102,000 |
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Average Family Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Family Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Rutgers University, St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, UnitedHealth Group, Coastal Home Rehabilitation, and Princeton HealthCare System offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Geriatric Nurse Practitioner | $105,000 |
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Average Geriatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Geriatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, Coastal Home Rehabilitation, MedOptions, Clover Health, and MedPath Partners offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | $101,000 |
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Average Mental Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Mental Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were MedOptions, Rutgers University, CentraState Healthcare System, MedPath Partners, and Youth Consultation Service offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner | $84,000 |
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Average Neonatal Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Neonatal Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Barnabas Health, Nemours, Integrity Locums, St. Mary Medical Center, and AtlantiCare SED at Hammonton – EM offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Oncology Nurse Practitioner | $117,000 |
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Average Oncology Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Oncology Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Barnabas Health, Rutgers University, Nemours, Holy Name Medical Center, and St. Mary Medical Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner | $105,000 |
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Average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Pediatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Barnabas Health, Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ, Nemours, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | $111,000 |
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Average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AtlantiCare, Youth Consultation Service, Correct Care Solutions, FCSpsy, and BAS Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Womens Health Nurse Practitioner | $100,000 |
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Average Womens Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Womens Health Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ, Nemours, AtlantiCare, Rutgers University, and Wellspring Women's Health offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of New Jersey Nurse Practitioner
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,084 jobs for a New Jersey Nurse Practitioner with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Barnabas Health | 78 jobs |
| Integrity Locums | 46 jobs |
| CVS Health | 27 jobs |
| Rutgers University | 28 jobs |
| ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL | 24 jobs |
| PPRRiskAdjust.com | 20 jobs |
| Summit Medical | 26 jobs |
| MedExpress | 22 jobs |
| FCS | 18 jobs |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 22 jobs |
| Meridian Health | 18 jobs |
| AtlantiCare | 15 jobs |
| Lourdes Health System | 13 jobs |
| St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network | 15 jobs |
| Atlantic Health System | 14 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,084 Nurse Practitioner jobs in New Jersey.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 87 jobs |
| Newark, NJ | 50 jobs |
| Long Branch, NJ | 56 jobs |
| Hackensack, NJ | 31 jobs |
| Passaic, NJ | 25 jobs |
Get More Information
- Pages – Advanced Practice Nurse Certification
- Advance Directive – New Jersey
- Nurse Practitioners – bls.gov
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
