Nursing Assistant salary in Pennsylvania
What nursing assistants earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,590$21.44 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$39,270 – $46,850Top 10%: $49,360+
Jobs67,7401.20× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant 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 | $46,220 | $22.22 | 30,680 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,080 | $20.71 | 12,140 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $44,360 | $21.33 | 4,970 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $43,940 | $21.12 | 4,490 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,890 | $21.58 | 3,380 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $43,980 | $21.14 | 3,080 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $39,040 | $18.77 | 2,870 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $44,530 | $21.41 | 1,890 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,570 | $18.54 | 1,860 |
| Reading, PA | $45,530 | $21.89 | 1,830 |
| Erie, PA | $39,430 | $18.96 | 1,800 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $38,480 | $18.50 | 1,290 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $39,290 | $18.89 | 1,140 |
| Altoona, PA | $38,870 | $18.69 | 820 |
| Lebanon, PA | $45,340 | $21.80 | 730 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,830 | $19.15 | 730 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,260 | $21.76 | 540 |
| State College, PA | $39,440 | $18.96 | 540 |
| Johnstown, PA | $38,760 | $18.64 | 440 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $42,520 | $20.44 | 370 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
North Dakota · $45,820 Nevada · $45,490 Hawaii · $45,350 Wisconsin · $45,130 Connecticut · $44,790 Arizona · $44,780
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 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 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Pennsylvania?
Nursing Assistants in Pennsylvania earned a median of $44,590 a year ($21.44 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $39,270 to $46,850.
Where in Pennsylvania do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $46,220.
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.