How much does a nursing assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$44,590a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,716 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.44
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 67,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,760Median: $44,590Highest 10%: $49,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $39,270 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $44,590 | $21.44 | |
| 75th | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,220 |
| Reading, PA | $45,530 |
| Lebanon, PA | $45,340 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,260 |
| Lancaster, PA | $44,890 |
| York, PA | $44,530 |
| Allentown, PA | $44,360 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,980 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $43,940 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,080 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $42,520 |
| Williamsport, PA | $39,830 |
| State College, PA | $39,440 |
| Erie, PA | $39,430 |
| Altoona, PA | $38,870 |
| Johnstown, PA | $38,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 19. Wisconsin | $45,130 |
| 20. Connecticut | $44,790 |
| 21. Arizona | $44,780 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $44,590 |
| 23. Maryland | $43,240 |
| 24. Virginia | $43,200 |
| 25. Delaware | $42,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $21.44 ($44,590 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $44,590 against $42,260 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for nursing assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays nursing assistants the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $46,220 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.