Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Pennsylvania

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

The highest paying employer in Pennsylvania for Registered Nurse jobs is Lehigh Valley Health Network, paying up to $48/hr. This is 5% lower than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Pennsylvania.

Q: What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Registered Nurses?

Allentown is currently the highest paying city in Pennsylvania for Registered Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Registered Nurse roles in Pennsylvania. Other top paying cities include East Stroudsburg, paying up to $52/hr, West Grove, paying up to $49/hr, and Paoli, paying up to $49/hr.

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$50.96/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.96 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $44.04.

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages

$50.96/hour

Pennsylvania

14% higher than the US average.

$44.04/hour

United States

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Registered Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Allentown, Pennsylvania	$53	$57
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania	$49	$52
Eagleville, Pennsylvania	$37	$49

What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Pennsylvania?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Intermediate Care	$54	$57
Neuro ICU	$53	$57
Burn ICU	$53	$57
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care	$53	$57
ICU - Intensive Care Unit	$53	$57
Surgical ICU Stepdown	$53	$57
Med Surg / Telemetry	$53	$57

How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
New York	$54	$65
Virginia	$54	$64
Massachusetts	$47	$50
District of Columbia	$43	$50
New Jersey	$41	$55
Ohio	$40	$51
Maryland	$37	$49
Delaware	$36	$48

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lehigh Valley Health Network	$48	$48
AccentCare	$48	$55
Core Medical-Perm	$45	$45
Select Medical	$44	$58
Compassus	$42	$45
Access Healthcare PERM	$40	$40
UHS Behavioral Health	$40	$40