Oncology Nurse salary in New Jersey
A oncology nurse in New Jersey earns an estimated $108,110 a year ($51.98/hr) — about 10% above the U.S. average, with most between $87,770 and $116,400. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Oncology Nurse — New Jersey
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$108,110
+10% vs nationalHourly
$51.98/hr
- Typical range
- $87,770–$116,400
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $156,290
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $76,260
- Newer nurses
Oncology Nurse pay by city in New Jersey
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | $108,110 | $51.98 |
Oncology Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How New Jersey compares to states with similar oncology nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in New Jersey
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects oncology nurse pay in New Jersey
Above-median pay; high cost of living. For a oncology 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
The New Jersey figure adjusts the national RN average of $98,280 for local pay levels — a factor of 1.10× (about 10% above the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official New Jersey wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for New Jersey, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — 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.
Oncology Nurse salary in New Jersey — FAQ
- How much does a oncology nurse make in New Jersey?
- A oncology nurse in New Jersey earns an estimated $108,110 a year — about $51.98 an hour, with most between $87,770 and $116,400. That's about 10% 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 oncology nurses?
- For pay, New Jersey sits about 10% above the national average for oncology nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $108,110 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in New Jersey pays oncology nurses the most?
- Among New Jersey metros we track, Newark tends to have the highest estimated pay for oncology nurses, at roughly $108,110 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does New Jersey oncology nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a oncology nurse is about $98,280 a year, versus an estimated $108,110 in New Jersey — about 10% 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 estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
New Jersey figures for SOC 29-1141 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 1.10 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national oncology nurse pay adjusted for New Jersey. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.