Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$28.54/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $28.54 per hour. This is 88% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $53.56.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Wilkes-Barre, PA compared to State and National Averages

$28.54/hour

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57% lower than the US average.

$53.56/hour

Pennsylvania

16% higher than the US average.

$44.91/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities

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Scranton, Pennsylvania

$32/hour

This is 5% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

$34/hour

This is 10% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.

Binghamton, New York

$34/hour

This is 9% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Eagleville, Pennsylvania$37$49
Norristown, Pennsylvania$35$49

Last updated on March 28, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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