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Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
$81k–$155k/ year
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Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Registered Nurses in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $47.70 per hour, about $99,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.40 and $51.83. That ranks 72nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 74th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Philadelphia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.
- $47.70median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 74,840registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Registered Nurse, Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist II
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
$90k–$110k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $56.65 |
| Jefferson Health | 1 | $48.08 |
Registered Nurse pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 13% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 74,840 registered nurses employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 26.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.23 | $77,440 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.40 | $84,030 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.70 | $99,210 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.83 | $107,810 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.89 | $122,490 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 72nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 74th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ambulatory and clinic nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.70 median hour buys what $46.51 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,717
- Per year: $85,860
- Per month: $7,155
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
Travel ambulatory and clinic nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ambulatory and clinic nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Philadelphia County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Philadelphia County (14 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $47.70/hr | 73,176 |
Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Pennsylvania · Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do ambulatory and clinic nurses make in Philadelphia, PA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $47.70 per hour, about $99,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.40 and $51.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for ambulatory and clinic nurses once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 74th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ambulatory and clinic nurses in Philadelphia?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as an ambulatory and clinic nurse?
Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Philadelphia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Philadelphia County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ambulatory and clinic nurses in Philadelphia?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 9 postings$55.73/ hr$31–$74
- Robert Packer HospitalSayre, PA · 2 wage offers$46.56/ hr$39–$54
- Select MedicalLatrobe, PA · 12 postings$46.08/ hr$34–$54
- Acadia HealthcareReading, PA · 6 postings$45.50/ hr$41–$50
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$45.50High$54
53 RN postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 53 RN roles
- Registered Nurse (Cardiac Catherization)Permanent$81k–$155k/ year
- Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPermanent$81k–$155k/ year
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