Registered Nurses pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for registered nurses is $46.36 an hour ($96,430 a year). About 146,520 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,550). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.04 | $70,800 |
| 25% of workers | $38.75 | $80,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.36 | $96,430 |
| 75% of workers | $50.35 | $104,730 |
| 90% of workers | $56.69 | $117,900 |
Registered Nurses pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $101,440 | 10,860 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $101,180 | 73,790 |
| Reading | $98,470 | 3,430 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $96,770 | 9,210 |
| Lebanon | $96,270 | 1,300 |
| York-Hanover | $96,210 | 3,680 |
| Williamsport | $94,300 | 1,230 |
| Lancaster | $89,620 | 5,640 |
| Gettysburg | $88,260 | 480 |
| Chambersburg | $85,270 | 1,030 |
| Johnstown | $84,390 | 1,190 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $82,650 | 5,400 |
| Altoona | $82,410 | 1,390 |
| Pittsburgh | $82,370 | 29,360 |
| State College | $81,480 | 1,310 |
| Erie | $80,000 | 3,060 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $130,140 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,310 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,070 |
| Paramedics | $61,000 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $306,030 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,530 |
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