NP Salary in New Jersey
Median posted pay for nurse practitioners in New Jersey, from 16 postings with disclosed pay across 6 employers.
Median posted pay
$160,000
16 postings with disclosed pay
Middle half
$127K to $165K
25th to 75th percentile of the same postings
Open NP roles
24
From 11 employers in NJ
National median wage
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Based on 16 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, updated daily.
Licensure
Practicing in New Jersey
New Jersey practice environment
AANP classifies New Jersey as a reduced practice state. New Jersey generally requires NPs to have joint protocols with a collaborating physician in order to prescribe or order medications and devices. Under a 2026 law, NPs in a qualifying population focus with more than 5,000 hours of advanced practice who provide primary or behavioral health care, and do not provide general obstetrics or elective aesthetic or cosmetic services, may practice and prescribe without a joint protocol. New Jersey is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026). Licensure applications run through the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Where the roles are
Employers and cities hiring in New Jersey
Employers hiring in New Jersey
The employers with the most open NP roles in New Jersey right now are LifeStance Health (6 roles), Clover Health (3) and MedElite (3). 8 other employers account for the remaining 12 postings.
- LifeStance Health6 listings
- Clover Health3 listings
- MedElite3 listings
- Blackbird Health2 listings
- DaVita2 listings
- One Medical2 listings
- Thriveworks2 listings
- Ennoble Care1 listing
| City | Open roles | Posted median |
|---|---|---|
| Edison | 2 | Not published |
| Newark | 2 | Not published |
| Brick | 1 | Not published |
| Camden | 1 | Not published |
| Eatontown | 1 | Not published |
| Edgewater | 1 | Not published |
| Freehold | 1 | Not published |
| Jersey City | 1 | Not published |
| Manalapan | 1 | Not published |
| New Brunswick | 1 | Not published |
Open roles
What employers are hiring for in New Jersey
New Jersey listing mix
24 open roles from 11 employers. 1 remote, 14 hybrid, 9 on site. 15 were added in the last 30 days. The newest was posted on October 16, 2026. 1 is marked open to new graduates.
Nearby
States near New Jersey
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles | Posted median | License guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Full Practice | Non-Compact State | 46 | $166K | Read guide |
| Pennsylvania | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 51 | Not published | Read guide |
| Delaware | Full Practice | Compact State | None | Not published | Read guide |
Questions
NP salary in New Jersey: FAQ
What is the median NP salary in New Jersey?
The median posted salary for NP roles in New Jersey is $160K, and the middle half of postings runs $127K to $165K. It is based on 16 postings from 6 employers that list annual pay. Hourly, estimated and non-NP postings are excluded.
How many NP jobs are open in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 24 open NP roles from 11 employers on NP Hiring, 22 postings of which state an annual salary.
Does New Jersey give nurse practitioners full practice authority?
AANP classifies New Jersey as a reduced practice state. New Jersey generally requires NPs to have joint protocols with a collaborating physician in order to prescribe or order medications and devices. Under a 2026 law, NPs in a qualifying population focus with more than 5,000 hours of advanced practice who provide primary or behavioral health care, and do not provide general obstetrics or elective aesthetic or cosmetic services, may practice and prescribe without a joint protocol.
Is New Jersey part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
New Jersey is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026.
Which employers have the most open NP roles in New Jersey?
LifeStance Health (6), Clover Health (3) and MedElite (3).
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