How much does a registered nurse make in Pennsylvania?
$96,430a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Pennsylvania. That is $46.36 an hour or $8,036 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.36
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 146,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,800Median: $96,430Highest 10%: $117,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,800 | $34.04 | |
| 25th | $80,610 | $38.75 | |
| Median | $96,430 | $46.36 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.35 | |
| 90th | $117,900 | $56.68 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $101,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $101,200 |
| Reading, PA | $98,470 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $96,770 |
| Lebanon, PA | $96,270 |
| York, PA | $96,210 |
| Williamsport, PA | $94,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $89,620 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $88,260 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $85,270 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,390 |
| Scranton, PA | $82,650 |
| Altoona, PA | $82,410 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $82,370 |
| State College, PA | $81,480 |
| Erie, PA | $80,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 17. Delaware | $99,520 |
| 18. Arizona | $99,500 |
| 19. Vermont | $97,460 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $46.36 ($96,430 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $96,430 against $97,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for registered nurse pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays registered nurses the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $101,400 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.