Hospice Nurse salary in New Jersey
A hospice nurse in New Jersey earns an estimated $105,440 a year ($50.69/hr) — about 9% above the U.S. average, with most between $98,710 and $126,450. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Hospice Nurse — New Jersey
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$105,440
+9% vs nationalHourly
$50.69/hr
- Typical range
- $98,710–$126,450
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $133,820
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $82,230
- Newer nurses
Hospice Nurse pay by city in New Jersey
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | $118,520 | $56.98 |
Hospice Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New Jersey compares to states with similar hospice nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New Jersey
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects hospice nurse pay in New Jersey
Above-median pay; high cost of living. For a hospice nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Hospice Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Jersey (May 2025) and applies a 0.99× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official New Jersey wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $96,570 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Jersey, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in New Jersey make this page more precise over time.
Hospice Nurse salary in New Jersey — FAQ
- How much does a hospice nurse make in New Jersey?
- A hospice nurse in New Jersey earns an estimated $105,440 a year — about $50.69 an hour, with most between $98,710 and $126,450. That's about 9% above the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and New Jersey's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is New Jersey a good state for hospice nurses?
- For pay, New Jersey sits about 9% above the national average for hospice nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $105,440 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Jersey pays hospice nurses the most?
- Among New Jersey metros we track, Newark tends to have the highest estimated pay for hospice nurses, at roughly $118,520 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Jersey hospice nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a hospice nurse is about $96,570 a year, versus an estimated $105,440 in New Jersey — about 9% above the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Hospice Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in New Jersey (May 2025) and applies a 0.99× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national hospice nurse pay adjusted for New Jersey. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.