Registered Nurses pay in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
In Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA), the median pay for registered nurses is $39.73 an hour ($82,650 a year). About 5,400 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($96,430).
Pay range for registered nurses in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.59 | $63,620 |
| 25% of workers | $37.73 | $78,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.73 | $82,650 |
| 75% of workers | $47.02 | $97,810 |
| 90% of workers | $49.60 | $103,180 |
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 (this page) | $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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre (PA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $43,980 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,740 |
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