State profile · NJ
Healthcare wages in New Jersey
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 56 healthcare occupations in New Jersey.
State tax (avg)
5.5%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
109
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
62
Across 56 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Radiologists$482,700
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$437,890
- Physicians, Pathologists$355,970
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$341,430
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$315,340
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$34,430
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,090
- Orderlies$38,670
- Pharmacy Technicians$39,610
- Dietetic Technicians$40,530
Every healthcare occupation in New Jersey
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
56 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $100,250 | $94,736 | 66 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $54,040 | $51,068 | 65 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $77,200 | $72,954 | 65 |
| Paramedics | allied | $53,610 | $50,661 | 65 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $292,170 | $276,101 | 65 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $165,690 | $156,577 | 65 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $291,350 | $275,326 | 65 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $159,310 | $150,548 | 65 |
| Audiologists | allied | $119,230 | $112,672 | 65 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $129,460 | $122,340 | 65 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $100,810 | $95,265 | 65 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $160,140 | $151,332 | 65 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $124,280 | $117,445 | 65 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $153,970 | $145,502 | 64 |
| Radiologists | physician | $482,700 | $456,152 | 64 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $78,440 | $74,126 | 64 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $75,160 | $71,026 | 64 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $95,000 | $89,775 | 64 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $82,710 | $78,161 | 63 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,830 | $44,254 | 63 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $49,050 | $46,352 | 63 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $103,930 | $98,214 | 63 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $106,500 | $100,643 | 63 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,450 | $64,685 | 63 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $112,140 | $105,972 | 63 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $40,530 | $38,301 | 63 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $64,680 | $61,123 | 63 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $48,650 | $45,974 | 63 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $355,970 | $336,392 | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $44,470 | $42,024 | 63 |
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