Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
Across 11 live Licensed Practical Nurse listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $75K (75th percentile $76K), based on the 6 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 20th of 29 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Hackensack Meridian Health (6), Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park (2), Princeton Medical Group (1).
11+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 6 roles pay ~$75k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
6 jobs · 5 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
6 jobs · 5 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Licensed Practical Nurse - OBGYN - Physician Practice
Hackensack Meridian HealthFreehold, NJ
Case Manager ( RN / RT / SW / LPN )
Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle ParkRochelle Park, NJ
Internal Medicine Licensed Practical Nurse Float
Princeton Medical GroupPrinceton, NJ
Nurse Licensed Practitioner - Clifton Family Medicine
St. Joseph's HealthEmployer score · SilverPaterson, NJ
Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health
Redefine ManagementEmployer score · SilverUnion, NJ
Licensed Practical Nurse Pay in New Jersey: Live Market and State Comparison
Live licensed practical nurse listings in New Jersey today, then New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 11
- Live median
- $75k
- 75th $76k · n=6
- 12-mo median
- $64k
- Pay rank
- #20 of 29
- Work-life
- 4.3/10 · #27
- 12-mo postings
- 19
Licensed Practical Nurse roles in New Jersey advertise $2k below the $66k median across the 29 states we can measure, where Washington leads at $92k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NJ | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $64k | — | 4.3/10 | 19 |
| Washington#1 | $92k | +$27k | 5.8/10 | 6 |
| Alaska#2 | $89k | +$25k | 5.9/10 | 32 |
| Florida#3 | $88k | +$24k | 5.4/10 | 69 |
| California#4 | $83k | +$19k | 5.2/10 | 72 |
| Maryland#5 | $80k | +$16k | 6.6/10 | 25 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $65k | +$1k | 5.5/10 | 58 |
| New Yorkborders | $64k | −$0k | 5.0/10 | 41 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 29 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 22, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Hackensack Meridian Health (6), Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Jersey.
How much do licensed practical nurses earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of licensed practical nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid licensed practical nurse jobs available?
Some licensed practical nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which licensed practical nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every licensed practical nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 9% with no on-call and 9% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for licensed practical nurse roles include Hackensack Meridian Health, Select Specialty Hospital - NE NJ Rochelle Park, Princeton Medical Group, St. Joseph's Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many licensed practical nurse jobs in New Jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 11 licensed practical nurses positions in New Jersey listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
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Organizations with the most openings in Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in New Jersey
