Registered Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 147K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$96,430
$46.361/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
+2.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$71K – $118K
147K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,800 |
| 25th percentile | $80,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,430 |
| 75th percentile | $104,730 |
| 90th percentile | $117,900 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Pennsylvania — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 11 | $68,868 |
| 2 | Robert Packer Hospital | 4 | $81,120 |
| 3 | Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc. | 3 | $83,200 |
| 4 | Dubois Regional Medical Center | 3 | $62,025 |
| 5 | Allied Services Foundation | 3 | $84,864 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,740 |
| 2023 | $82,780 |
| 2024 | $87,610 |
| 2025 | $96,430 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,740 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $82,780 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $87,610 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $96,430 | $94,098 |