salary$119,720 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$87,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$159,240per year
Jobs in the area197,740people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Newark?
Cheap. Rent of $1,867 a month takes 18.7% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Newark, NJ?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area is $119,720 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $87,180 and $159,240.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Newark?
Typical rent of $1,867 a month takes 18.7% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
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.