Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Pittsburgh, PA

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$28.47/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Pittsburgh, PA is $28.47 per hour. This is 73% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $49.11.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Pittsburgh, PA compared to State and National Averages

$28.47/hour

Pittsburgh, PA

59% lower than the US average.

$49.11/hour

Pennsylvania

8% higher than the US average.

$45.28/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Pittsburgh Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 1% higher than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 19% higher than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.

Salisbury, Maryland

$49/hour

This is 33% higher than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Only Eagleville, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Eagleville, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Pittsburgh, PA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $28 per hour — Eagleville, Pennsylvania pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Eagleville, Pennsylvania	$37	$49

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Pittsburgh, PA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $28 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$30	$30

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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