salary$75,910 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,420per year
Jobs in the area32,410people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Newark?
OK. Rent of $1,867 a month takes 29.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Newark, NJ?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $75,910 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $62,570 and $87,420.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Newark?
Typical rent of $1,867 a month takes 29.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.