Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,430 | $98,331 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.36 | $47.27 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,801.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $89,513 | $67,600 | $109,200 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is $96,430, or about $46.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Pennsylvania is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Pennsylvania typically earn from $67,600 depending on the city and employer.
With 146,520 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $96,430, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.