Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$28.54/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $28.54 per hour. This is 75% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $49.98.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Wilkes-Barre, PA compared to State and National Averages
$28.54/hour
Wilkes-Barre, PA
49% lower than the US average.
$49.98/hour
Pennsylvania
15% higher than the US average.
$42.49/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities
Butler, Pennsylvania
$32/hour
This is 5% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.
Scranton, Pennsylvania
$32/hour
This is 5% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.
Allentown, Pennsylvania
$33/hour
This is 8% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $30.59.
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Eagleville, Pennsylvania | $37 | $49 |
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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