The average CNA salary in New Jersey is $32,000 per year. The median annual wage for CNAs in New Jersey was $31,970 in May 2016.
The top-paying industries for CNAs in New Jersey are nursing care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities), home health care services, and residential mental health/substance abuse centers at $44,650, $42,890, and $41,320 respectively. The lowest paying industries are special schools and educational services; psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals; and individual and family services at $26,140; $28,780; and $29,770 respectively.
CNA Salary in New Jersey
The average CNA salary in New Jersey is $29,000 per year. The highest-paying area for CNAs is the city of Newark, where they can make an average of $32,000 annually. The lowest-paying area is the city of Vineland, where they can earn an average of $24,000.
Cna Salary In Nj 2019
Average base salary
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$22.44Per hourPer dayPer weekPer monthPer year
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above national average
Overtime
$4,875per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a nursing assistant is $22.44 per hour in New Jersey and $4,875 overtime per year.26.7k salaries reported, updated at July 29, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in New Jersey
Years of experience | Per hour |
---|---|
Less than 1 year | $21.55 |
1 to 2 years | $21.76 |
3 to 5 years | $22.92 |
6 to 9 years | $23.50 |
More than 10 years | $25.90 |
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Top companies for Nursing Assistants in New Jersey
- ShiftMed4.089 reviews5990 salaries reported$27.75per hour
- Aperion Care3.0737 reviews13 salaries reported$24.09per hour
- ShiftKey3.7254 reviews59 salaries reported$23.56per hour
- Genie Healthcare3.827 reviews82 salaries reported$22.99per hour
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants in New Jersey
- Hackensack, NJ$23.50 per hour108 salaries reported
- Newark, NJ$23.27 per hour487 salaries reported
- Lincoln Park, NJ$22.99 per hour31 salaries reported