Jail Nurse Salary in Newark, New Jersey

Jail Nurse Salary in Newark, NJ

How much does a Jail Nurse make in Newark, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Newark, NJ is $145,214. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $134,752 to $157,760, with most professionals earning between $125,227 and $169,184.

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Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary	$125,227	Newark,NJ	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary	$134,752	Newark,NJ	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary	$145,214	Newark,NJ	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary	$157,760	Newark,NJ	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary	$169,184	Newark,NJ	April 01, 2025

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Observes patients to assess possible adverse medication interactions and/or side-effects and initiates appropriate health care interventions.

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Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.

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Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.

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About Newark, New Jersey

Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs, the city had a population of 285,154 in 2017, making it the nation's 70th-most populous municipality, after being ranked 63rd in the nation in 2000. Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River (where it flows into Newark Bay) has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the Port of New...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $134,752 to $157,760 with the average base salary of $145,214. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $135,226 to $158,278 with the average total cash compensation of $145,663.

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About Newark, New Jersey Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

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