Healthcare jobs in Paterson, NJ
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, NJ
12 open registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, New Jersey, at 8 employers, typically posting $35.75–$44.50 an hour. Staff, charge, float and travel nursing on hospital units, in clinics, home care and long-term care.
- 25th percentile$35.75/hr
- Median (50th)$39/hr
- 75th percentile$44.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates7
- Jobs stating an hourly rate7
- Employers5
The median is the middle of the 7 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $35.75–$44.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
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AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
Amare Medical NetworkHealthcare staffing agency
Places nurses, imaging techs and therapists in travel and local contracts.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Imaging, Therapy & rehab
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Nurses occupations in Paterson
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What registered nurse and LPN jobs pay in Paterson
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 7 posted hourly rates from 5 employers, median $39/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $28.18 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $58,610 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 2,980 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $19.08 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $39,680 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 644,700 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $36.50 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $75,910 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 32,410 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Occupational Therapists(29-1122 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1122)) | $48.78 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $101,460 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 11,640 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Occupational Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $51.75 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $107,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 21,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Speech-Language Pathologists(29-1127 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1127)) | $51.86 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $107,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 15,260 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Nurse Anesthetists(29-1151 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1151)) | $154.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Anesthetists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $321,030 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Anesthetists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 2,310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Anesthetists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $29.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $61,020 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 26,200 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Anesthesiologists(29-1211 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1211)) | $221.54 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Anesthesiologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $460,800 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Anesthesiologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 7,080 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Anesthesiologists, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $23.69 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | $49,270 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) | 79,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Nurses in Paterson, NJ
Registered nurse and LPN jobs near Paterson
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
- Clifton, NJ4 mi away38
- Passaic, NJ4 mi away28
- Rochelle Park Township, NJ4 mi away17
- Wayne Township, NJ5 mi away19
- Cedar Grove Township, NJ5 mi away14
- Paramus, NJ5 mi away62
- Hackensack, NJ6 mi away88
- Montclair Township, NJ7 mi away21
- Pompton Plains, NJ8 mi away39
- Belleville Township, NJ8 mi away25
- Westwood, NJ9 mi away31
- West Orange Township, NJ10 mi away35
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, NJ: common questions
What do registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, NJ pay?
Across 7 open registered nurse and LPN jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 5 employers, the middle half pays $35.75–$44.50 an hour, median $39.
Who has the most registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, NJ?
By open jobs on this board: Star Pediatrics by Abound Health (3), BAYADA Home Health Care (2) and DaVita (2).
What do you need to get hired?
An active RN or LPN/LVN license for the state you work in (or a multistate compact license). Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Paterson, NJ, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Registered nurse and LPN jobs in Paterson, NJ. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/new-jersey/paterson/nurses