Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$49.98/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Pennsylvania is $49.98 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $44.00.
Last updated on February 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$49.98/hour
Pennsylvania
12% higher than the US average.
$44.00/hour
United States
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Virginia ($50). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $73 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| New York | $49 | $55 |
| District of Columbia | $35 | $44 |
Last updated on February 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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