Clinician Salary in New Jersey

How much does a Clinician make in New Jersey?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Clinician in New Jersey is $273,132 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $131.

However, a Clinician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $327,512
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $256,546 to $301,596
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $241,446
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Clinician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $301,596 $25,133 $5,800 $145
Average $273,132 $22,761 $5,253 $131
25th Percentile $256,546 $21,379 $4,934 $123
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Key Factors That Influence Clinician Salaries

A Clinician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Clinician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Clinician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $264,624
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $265,812
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $267,000
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $268,663
  • Expert (over 8 years): $273,132
Levels Salary
Entry Level Clinician$264,624
Intermediate Level Clinician$265,812
Senior Level Clinician$267,000
Specialist Level Clinician$268,663
Expert Level Clinician$273,132
$264,624 0 yr
$265,812 < 2 yrs
$267,000 2-4 yrs
$268,663 5-8 yrs
$273,132 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Clinicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Maywood: $286,170
  • Teterboro: $286,281
  • Alpine: $286,167

Clinician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Clinician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Clinician positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Clinician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Clinician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$409,698$197.050%
Biotechnology$327,758$158.020%

Clinician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Clinician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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    Great Meadows, NJ

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    Holmdel, NJ

    Stone River | Holmdel, NJ

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Position Overview. The Clinician is responsible for delivering confidential counseling, education, and suppo... more

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    Perth Amboy, NJ

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    Jersey City, NJ

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    Trenton, NJ

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    Job Description. Job Description. Location. Trenton, NJ 08618. Date Posted. 08/03/2026. Category. Behavioral. Education. Masters Degree. One of our clients... more

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