Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$50.92/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.92 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$50.92/hour
Pennsylvania
This is equal to the US average
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Eagleville, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Eagleville, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Eagleville, Pennsylvania pays 27% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Eagleville, Pennsylvania | $37 | $49 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($57). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Massachusetts pays 45% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $74 | $87 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $56 | $61 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| District of Columbia | $48 | $54 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Long Term Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $48 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg
- New Cumberland, PA
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- West Brownsville, PA
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
- Fairhope, PA
$40-55/hour
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Morgantown
- Hopwood, PA
$40-55/hour
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of York
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