Nurse Practitioners pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $62.57 an hour ($130,140 a year). About 10,670 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $49.49 | $102,940 |
| 25% of workers | $53.35 | $110,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.57 | $130,140 |
| 75% of workers | $68.62 | $142,720 |
| 90% of workers | $78.71 | $163,720 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $135,700 | 6,590 |
| Reading | $135,390 | 310 |
| Lancaster | $133,940 | 350 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $133,890 | 790 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $132,670 | 500 |
| Gettysburg | $132,510 | 50 |
| York-Hanover | $131,700 | 270 |
| Lebanon | $128,790 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $126,820 | 430 |
| State College | $124,470 | 110 |
| Williamsport | $123,830 | 100 |
| Erie | $122,100 | 260 |
| Altoona | $119,930 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh | $119,630 | 1,980 |
| Chambersburg | $117,780 | 70 |
| Johnstown | $115,950 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,070 |
| Paramedics | $61,000 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $306,030 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,440 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $213,310 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
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