Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$50.36/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.36 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $47.65.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages
$50.36/hour
Pennsylvania
5% higher than the US average.
$47.65/hour
United States
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 Pennsylvania average for Nursing Home Nurses is $50 per hour — Eagleville, Pennsylvania pays 26% 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 Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($59) and Maryland ($54). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the Pennsylvania average for Nursing Home Nurses is $50 per hour — Massachusetts pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $85 |
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Connecticut | $34 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $48 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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