PA · Philadelphia · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Nurse Practitioners in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $63.27 per hour, about $131,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.48 and $71.11. That ranks 94th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 248th of 336 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Philadelphia and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.

Open Nurse Practitioner roles near Philadelphia

Roles in other cities of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Surgery Team, NP/PA

ChristianaCare · Wilmington, DE

$120k–$153k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req JR93797
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Nurse Practitioner pay in Philadelphia, PA

The metro median is 3% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $61.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 5,780 nurse practitioners employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.97$101,86021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.48$115,40011% below U.S. median
Median$63.27$131,5902% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$71.11$147,91014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.59$163,47027% above U.S. median

How Philadelphia ranks

  • 94th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 248th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 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 $63.27 median hour buys what $61.69 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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$2,278
  • Per year: $113,886
  • Per month: $9,491

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

ItemFederal 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 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).

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 nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Philadelphia Va Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Camden, NJ5 mi$63.27/hr71,749
Trenton, NJ25 mi$68.36/hr91,193
Wilmington, DE28 mi$63.27/hr73,176
Vineland, NJ38 mi$65.21/hr62,070
Allentown, PA44 mi$61.26/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA44 mi$61.26/hr79,453

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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.

Pennsylvania state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia

Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Philadelphia, PA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $63.27 per hour, about $131,590 a year. The middle half earn between $55.48 and $71.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Philadelphia a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 248th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 94th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Philadelphia?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 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 nurse practitioners in Philadelphia?

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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

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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

  1. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $114k–$125k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Monroeville, PA · posted 3 days ago
  2. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $116k–$121k/ year
    Genesis Healthcare · Shillington, PA · posted 3 days ago

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