Nurse's Aide Salary in Trenton, New Jersey

How much does a Nurse's Aide make in Trenton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse's Aide in Trenton, NJ is $37,847. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $30,569 to a high of $47,782, with most professionals earning between $34,037 and $43,047.

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What is a Nurse's Aide?

A Nurse's Aide, also known as a Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is responsible for providing basic care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Their duties may include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, taking vital signs, and helping with medical procedures. Nurse's Aides also provide emotional support to patients and communicate any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff. They play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients in healthcare settings.

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Common responsibilities of a Nurse's Aide

Providing basic nursing care, such as changing dressings and applying simple bandages.

September 20, 2023

Assisting with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning patients.

September 26, 2023

Assisting with patient transportation within the healthcare facility.

September 27, 2023

Observing and reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff.

September 30, 2023

Assisting patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

October 06, 2023

Assisting with meal preparation and feeding patients who need help.

October 09, 2023

Taking and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

October 22, 2023

Keeping patient rooms and common areas clean and organized.

November 05, 2023

Providing emotional support and companionship to patients.

November 05, 2023

Assisting with administrative tasks, such as answering phones and maintaining patient records.

November 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nurse's Aide in Trenton, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

34037

43047

37847

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

34121

43122

37943

What is the average salary for Nurse's Aide in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nurse's Aide in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Nurse's Aide ranges from $34,037 to $43,047 with the average base salary of $37,847. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,121 to $43,122 with the average total cash compensation of $37,943.

View Average Salary for Nurse's Aide as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$37,847	$34,037 - $43,047
Bonus	$96	$83 - $75
Total Pay	$37,943	$34,121 - $43,122

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nurse's Aide Salary Near Trenton, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,414 - $44,788	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,414 - $44,788	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,300 - $44,645	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,414 - $44,788	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,934 - $42,916	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,329 - $44,681	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ

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About Trenton, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...

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