How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pennsylvania?
$130,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania. That is $62.57 an hour or $10,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.57
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,900Median: $130,100Highest 10%: $163,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,900 | $49.49 | |
| 25th | $111,000 | $53.35 | |
| Median | $130,100 | $62.57 | |
| 75th | $142,700 | $68.62 | |
| 90th | $163,700 | $78.71 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $135,700 |
| Reading, PA | $135,400 |
| Lancaster, PA | $133,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $133,900 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $132,700 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $132,500 |
| York, PA | $131,700 |
| Lebanon, PA | $128,800 |
| Scranton, PA | $126,800 |
| State College, PA | $124,500 |
| Williamsport, PA | $123,800 |
| Erie, PA | $122,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $119,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $119,600 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $117,800 |
| Johnstown, PA | $116,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 30. Illinois | $130,700 |
| 31. Maine | $130,300 |
| 32. Iowa | $130,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $130,100 |
| 34. North Dakota | $130,100 |
| 35. Missouri | $129,900 |
| 36. Florida | $129,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $62.57 ($130,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $130,100 against $132,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays nurse practitioners the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $135,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.