Nurse Practitioner salary in Pennsylvania
What nurse practitioners earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$130,140$62.57 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$110,960 – $142,720Top 10%: $163,720+
Jobs10,6700.85× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,700 | $65.24 | 6,590 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $119,630 | $57.52 | 1,980 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $133,890 | $64.37 | 790 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $132,670 | $63.79 | 500 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $126,820 | $60.97 | 430 |
| Lancaster, PA | $133,940 | $64.39 | 350 |
| Reading, PA | $135,390 | $65.09 | 310 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $126,180 | $60.66 | 290 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $131,700 | $63.32 | 270 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $120,360 | $57.86 | 270 |
| Erie, PA | $122,100 | $58.70 | 260 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $122,040 | $58.68 | 240 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $127,610 | $61.35 | 220 |
| State College, PA | $124,470 | $59.84 | 110 |
| Williamsport, PA | $123,830 | $59.54 | 100 |
| Johnstown, PA | $115,950 | $55.75 | 90 |
| Altoona, PA | $119,930 | $57.66 | 80 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $117,780 | $56.63 | 70 |
| Lebanon, PA | $128,790 | $61.92 | 70 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $132,510 | $63.71 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Illinois · $130,680 Maine · $130,260 Iowa · $130,160 North Dakota · $130,070 Missouri · $129,930 Florida · $129,510
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pennsylvania?
Nurse Practitioners in Pennsylvania earned a median of $130,140 a year ($62.57 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $110,960 to $142,720.
Where in Pennsylvania do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $135,700.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.