Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
382+ positions available
382+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 274 roles pay ~$160k median with 6.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution274 jobs · 98 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution274 jobs · 98 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How New Jersey Compares for Nurse Practitioner Pay
New Jersey against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own nurse practitioner postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Nurse Practitioner roles in New Jersey advertise $6k above the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $164k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $143k | — | 5.1/10 | 1025 |
| Rhode Island#1 | $164k | +$22k | 5.3/10 | 192 |
| California#2 | $163k | +$21k | 5.3/10 | 2969 |
| Alaska#3 | $154k | +$11k | 5.2/10 | 87 |
| Washington#4 | $153k | +$10k | 5.5/10 | 842 |
| New Yorkborders | $145k | +$3k | 5.2/10 | 3013 |
| Delawareborders | $137k | −$5k | 5.2/10 | 160 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $129k | −$14k | 5.4/10 | 1891 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Jersey; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
New Jersey offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking nurse practitioner jobs in new jersey. With 382+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey on this page have an average score of 2.8/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in new jersey include Live Urgent Care, Allied Digestive Health, Saint Peters Healthcare System, CVS Health, and more. Positions span nurse practitioner jobs new jersey. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in new jersey, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in New Jersey.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in New Jersey?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. 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 nurse practitioners jobs available?
Yes — about 10% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioners jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in New Jersey right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include Live Urgent Care, Allied Digestive Health, Saint Peters Healthcare System, CVS Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in new jersey are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 382 nurse practitioners 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health37 open roles here · WLB 33/100CVS Health20 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Atlantic Health System17 open roles here · WLB 46/100
Carbon Health13 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Lyra Health12 open roles here · WLB 92/100
MedServ Group9 open roles here · WLB 76/100Physicians Practice Enhancement9 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Alliance Health System8 open roles here · WLB 75/100