PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Healthcare · Monroeville, PA
$114k–$125k/ year
New this week
Nurse Practitioner jobs in Lancaster, PA
Nurse Practitioners in the Lancaster area earn a median of $62.62 per hour, about $130,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $53.01 and $65.28. That ranks 113th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 199th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lancaster.
- $62.62median pay per hour, Lancaster
- $53–$65typical range per hour
- 390nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Practitioner pay in Lancaster, PA
The metro median is 2% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $61.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 390 nurse practitioners employed in the Lancaster metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.29 | $102,520 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.01 | $110,260 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.62 | $130,240 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.28 | $135,780 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.51 | $159,140 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Lancaster ranks
- 113th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 199th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lancaster
- Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.62 median hour buys what $63.73 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,254
- Per year: $112,716
- Per month: $9,393
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lancaster metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lancaster
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $123 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,379 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,927 |
Travel nurse practitioner 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).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Pennsylvania
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Nurse Practitioner
Genesis Healthcare · Shillington, PA
$116k–$121k/ year
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Hospitals in Lancaster
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster General Hospital Lancaster, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Lancaster, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital Lancaster, PA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Lancaster County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lancaster County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $64.92/hr | 96,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 35 mi | $63.17/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 46 mi | $63.27/hr | 73,176 |
| Baltimore, MD | 54 mi | $61.08/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 58 mi | $61.26/hr | 127,138 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 62 mi | $63.27/hr | 1,573,916 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Lancaster, PA?
Nurse Practitioners in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $62.62 per hour, about $130,240 a year. The middle half earn between $53.01 and $65.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lancaster a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Lancaster ranks 199th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in Lancaster?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, led by Lancaster General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster as a nurse practitioner?
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 Lancaster in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lancaster is $123 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,379 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your NP pay reportLancaster, PA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Genesis HealthcareMonroeville, PA · 6 postings$58.95/ hr$55–$62
- Geisinger ClinicDanville, PA · 1 wage offer$51.45/ hr$51–$51
- University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansPittsburgh, PA · 1 wage offer$48.79/ hr$49–$49
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$55Median$59.00High$62
7 NP postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 NP roles
- Nurse PractitionerPermanent$114k–$125k/ year
- Nurse PractitionerPermanent$116k–$121k/ year
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