Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$50.53/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.53 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$50.53/hour
Pennsylvania
1% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Only Connecticut reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Connecticut pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $53 | $56 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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