How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pittsburgh?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $57.51 an hour or $9,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.51
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 335 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,700Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $154,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.51 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.53 | |
| 90th | $154,400 | $74.22 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| 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 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $117,800 |
| Johnstown, PA | $116,000 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $57.51 ($119,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $119,600 against $132,300 nationally, 10% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $130,100, so Pittsburgh pays 8% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for nurse practitioner pay?
335 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,400 or more.
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.