Registered Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania
A registered nurse in Pennsylvania earns an estimated $92,300 a year ($44.38 an hour). Most workers fall from $62,800 to $133,800, depending on experience and employer.
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Registered Nurse pay in Pennsylvania
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $62,800 | $30.19 |
| Median (estimate) | $92,300 | $44.38 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $133,800 | $64.33 |
| US national median | $93,600 | $45.00 |
The Pennsylvania estimate is 1% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Pennsylvania keeps about $70,929 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $2,728.06 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Pennsylvania paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Pennsylvania?
About $92,300 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.