Average Registered Nurse Salary

$50.14/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is $50.14 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $43.63.

Last updated on November 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Pennsylvania compared to National Averages

$50.14/hour

Pennsylvania

13% higher than the US average.

$43.63/hour

United States

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania$52$56
Reading, Pennsylvania$52$56
Lancaster, Pennsylvania$52$56
Hershey, Pennsylvania$50$54
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Pennsylvania?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Behavioral Health$53$56
Perioperative$53$56
OR - Operating Room$52$56
CVU - Cardiovascular Unit$52$54
Float$51$54
Med Surg / Telemetry$51$54
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$51$54
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$58$69
Maryland$54$61
Indiana$47$55
West Virginia$44$55
Virginia$44$57
Ohio$43$47
Kentucky$40$44
Delaware$36$48
Michigan$35$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
ChristianaCare$51$51
Insight Global$47$49
PennState Health$46$47
BAYADA Home Health Care$42$42
LanceSoft - QIA$32$32
Core Medical-Perm$32$32

Last updated on November 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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