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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New Jersey earned a median of $75,160 a year ($36.13 an hour) in May 2025, 17% above the national median of $64,400; 17,410 were employed there, ranking #11 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $75,160 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $74,600 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.13 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $63,210 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $66,890 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $79,980 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $85,400 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 17,410 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.062 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.97 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.