Registered Nurse salary in Pennsylvania
What registered nurses earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$96,430$46.36 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$80,610 – $104,730Top 10%: $117,900+
Jobs146,5201.11× the U.S. concentration
Registered Nurse 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 | $101,180 | $48.64 | 73,790 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $82,370 | $39.60 | 29,360 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $101,440 | $48.77 | 10,860 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $96,770 | $46.52 | 9,210 |
| Lancaster, PA | $89,620 | $43.09 | 5,640 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $82,650 | $39.73 | 5,400 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $84,340 | $40.55 | 5,040 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $96,210 | $46.25 | 3,680 |
| Reading, PA | $98,470 | $47.34 | 3,430 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $80,510 | $38.71 | 3,130 |
| Erie, PA | $80,000 | $38.46 | 3,060 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $88,760 | $42.67 | 2,640 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $79,930 | $38.43 | 2,390 |
| Altoona, PA | $82,410 | $39.62 | 1,390 |
| State College, PA | $81,480 | $39.17 | 1,310 |
| Lebanon, PA | $96,270 | $46.28 | 1,300 |
| Williamsport, PA | $94,300 | $45.34 | 1,230 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,390 | $40.57 | 1,190 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $85,270 | $41.00 | 1,030 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $88,260 | $42.43 | 480 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
Vermont · $97,460 Illinois · $95,990 Texas · $95,970 Wisconsin · $95,530 New Mexico · $94,340 Michigan · $94,300
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 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 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Pennsylvania?
Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania earned a median of $96,430 a year ($46.36 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $80,610 to $104,730.
Where in Pennsylvania do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ at $101,440.
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.