Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Lancaster, PA

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$33.56/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Lancaster, PA is $33.56 per hour. This is 52% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $50.89.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Lancaster, PA compared to State and National Averages

$33.56/hour

Lancaster, PA

44% lower than the US average.

$50.89/hour

Pennsylvania

5% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Lancaster Compare to Other Cities

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Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 10% higher than the Lancaster average of $33.56.

Wilmington, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 10% higher than the Lancaster average of $33.56.

Woodbridge, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 16% higher than the Lancaster average of $33.56.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Eagleville, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Eagleville, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Lancaster, PA average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Eagleville, Pennsylvania pays 11% more.

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Lancaster?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Lancaster, PA average for Registered Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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