Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Pittsburgh, PA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.63/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh, PA is $32.63 per hour. This is 53% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $50.08.
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
37% lower than the US average.
$50.08/hour
Pennsylvania
11% higher than the US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Pittsburgh Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Pittsburgh Compare to Other Cities
Erie, Pennsylvania
$29/hour
This is 12% lower than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.
Mansfield, Ohio
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Pittsburgh average of $32.63.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Pittsburgh?
Select Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($30). Select Medical also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Pittsburgh, PA average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Select Medical pays 48% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Dormont, PA
- 5x8 hrs
$75K-100K/year
approximately $36-49/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Heartland Hospice
- Pittsburgh, PA
$74K-98K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 4x8 hrs
$70K-85K/year
approximately $42-52/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Squirrel Hill, PA
- 5x8 hrs
$70K-85K/year
approximately $33-41/hrGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Pittsburgh, PA
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