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Travel Nurse Pay in Newark, NJ

Based on 100 live assignments in Newark listing weekly pay. That's $64/wk above the New Jersey median of $2,253.

$2,317

Median /wk

$2,237–$2,508

Typical range /wk

$3,322

Stipends and rent in Newark

$1,778/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $168/night lodging + $86/day meals)

$2,111/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,929/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,317/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in Newark

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across New Jersey.

Specialty

Median

Typical range

Jobs

Operating Room

$2,854

$2,458 – $2,988

Radiology / Imaging

$2,474

$2,160 – $2,795

Pediatrics

$2,401

$2,293 – $2,525

Medical / Surgical

$2,317

$2,317 – $2,317

ICU / Critical Care

$2,253

$2,253 – $2,515

Oncology

$2,250

$2,210 – $2,250

Emergency / Trauma

$2,053

$2,053 – $2,053

Labor & Delivery

$1,889

$1,889 – $1,893

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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.