PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $87,610 -6% below national average (national: $93,600)
$90,830Mean Annual
$42Median Hourly
146,840Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$87,610
$67,410
10th pct.
$116,590
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$67,410$32.41
25th percentile$78,570$37.77
50th percentile (median)$87,610$42.12
75th percentile$102,030$49.05
90th percentile (top earners)$116,590$56.05
Mean (average)$90,830$43.67

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $87,610
California $140,330 +60%
Hawaii $136,320 +56%
Oregon $123,990 +42%
Washington $112,180 +28%
Alaska $110,690 +26%
New York $105,600 +21%
District of Columbia $104,550 +19%
New Jersey $102,730 +17%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Financial and Investment Analysts $87,360 12,220
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $86,350 24,280
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,170 8,580
School Psychologists $86,050 2,240
Web Developers $89,910 2,500
Art Directors $89,990 890

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean registered nurses salary in Pennsylvania is $90,830 per year. The median (middle) salary is $87,610 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $67,410 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $78,570 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $116,590 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $102,030 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Pennsylvania is $87,610, which is -6% below national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes