Average Registered Nurse Salary

$32.63/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh, PA is $32.63 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $48.41.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$32.63/hour

Pittsburgh, PA

46% lower than the US average.

$48.41/hour

Pennsylvania

2% higher than the US average.

$47.54/hour

United States

How Registered 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.

Laurel, Maryland

$40/hour

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Select Medical$55$55
Bayada OTA$45$45

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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