Registered Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 147K+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$87,610
$42.12/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-3.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$67K – $117K
147K employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,410 |
| 25th percentile | $78,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $87,610 |
| 75th percentile | $102,030 |
| 90th percentile | $116,590 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,740 |
| 2023 | $82,780 |
| 2024 | $87,610 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,740 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $82,780 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $87,610 | $90,458 |