Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey
Across 391 live Nurse Practitioner listings in New Jersey, median advertised pay is $160K (75th percentile $187K), based on the 289 that state a salary; New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Hackensack Meridian Health (40), CVS Health (19), Atlantic Health System (17).
391+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
391+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in New Jersey Available Now
These 289 roles pay ~$160k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
NP - Senior Community Care - Middlesex County, NJ
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverEdison, NJ
Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Medicine (Outpatient)
Part- Time Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Medicine (Outpatient)
Part-Time Nurse Practitioner Palliative Medicine (Outpatient)
Nurse Practitioner Senior Community Care - Burlington County, NJ
UnitedHealth GroupEmployer score · SilverBurlington, NJ
PA / NP - GI Gastroenterology
Hackensack Meridian HealthManahawkin, NJ
PA (First Assist) / NP (RNFA) - Cardiac Surgery PER DIEM
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
NP - Rehab Medicine PD (St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center)
Hackensack Meridian HealthEdison, NJ
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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 $7k above the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay | vs NJ | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (this page) | $141k | — | 5.2/10 | 968 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$21k | 5.3/10 | 3043 |
| Washington#2 | $153k | +$11k | 5.5/10 | 882 |
| Oregon#3 | $152k | +$10k | 6.0/10 | 650 |
| Alaska#4 | $152k | +$10k | 5.3/10 | 77 |
| New Yorkborders | $146k | +$4k | 5.2/10 | 3011 |
| Delawareborders | $133k | −$8k | 5.5/10 | 168 |
| Pennsylvaniaborders | $130k | −$11k | 5.3/10 | 1925 |
“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 391+ 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 6.6/10, with 60% with no on-call requirements, 50% with no weekends, 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 UnitedHealth Group, Samaritan, Hackensack Meridian Health, MedServ Group, 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, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), 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 $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ 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. Among current listings, 60% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. 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 UnitedHealth Group, Samaritan, Hackensack Meridian Health, MedServ Group, 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 391 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 Health40 open roles here · WLB 34/100
CVS Health19 open roles here · WLB 61/100
Atlantic Health System17 open roles here · WLB 46/100
Lyra Health12 open roles here · WLB 93/100
MedServ Group11 open roles here · WLB 76/100Carbon Health10 open roles here · WLB 61/100
UnitedHealth Group9 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Alliance Health System8 open roles here · WLB 75/100