Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,830 | $41,878 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.51 | $20.13 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $43,042.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in New Jersey is $46,830, or about $22.51 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. New Jersey is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 32,400 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $46,830, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.