PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Phillipsburg, NJ
$29.00–$50.00/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Bethlehem, PA
Registered Nurses in the Bethlehem area earn a median of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.69 and $49.47. That ranks 83rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 72nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Bethlehem and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bethlehem.
- $46.69median pay per hour, Allentown
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 10,510registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Bethlehem
Roles in other cities of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area.
Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Registered Nurse Opportunities - Warren Campus, NJ (Full Time, Part Time, Per Diem)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$41.40–$60.31/ hour
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Phillipsburg Care Now
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$35.70–$53.49/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Graduate Nurse & Registered Nurse Internship Opportunities - Warren Campus, NJ (Full Time)
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Phillipsburg, NJ
$41.40–$60.31/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in Bethlehem
13 more open roles from employers in Bethlehem. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 5 days ago
Registered Nurse - Weekend
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Assessment & Referral Counselor (RN/Lic Ther), Per Diem
Universal Health Services · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 12 days ago
Registered Nurse - Physician Practice
Lehigh Valley Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Experienced Registered Nurse, Pediatric Acute Care (Peds RN), Part Time Nights/ Per Diem
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Experienced Registered Nurse, Acute Rehab Center (ARC), Opportunities at Multiple Campuses
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Experienced Registered Nurse, Endoscopy, Opportunities at Select Campuses
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 18 days ago
Hospice Registered Nurse
Saint Lukes University Health Network · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse, RN, Full-Time (Adult Psych Unit)
Universal Health Services · Bethlehem, PA
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Staff Development Coordinator, RN
Genesis Healthcare · Bethlehem, PA
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse, RN - Limited Staff
Universal Health Services · Bethlehem, PA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Bethlehem
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes University Health Network | 3 | $50.86 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $39.50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Bethlehem, PA
The metro median is 11% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 10,510 registered nurses employed in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.33).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.22 | $77,420 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.69 | $80,480 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.69 | $97,110 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.47 | $102,900 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.50 | $119,600 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Bethlehem ranks
- 83rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 72nd of 335 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, 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 Bethlehem
- Overall prices in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.69 median hour buys what $46.70 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Bethlehem paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,681
- Per year: $84,042
- Per month: $7,004
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bethlehem
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
Travel registered 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 Bethlehem
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bethlehem, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 6 mi | $46.69/hr | 127,138 |
| Reading, PA | 35 mi | $46.31/hr | 96,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | 42 mi | $46.94/hr | 91,193 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 44 mi | $47.70/hr | 1,573,916 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 49 mi | $54.56/hr | 57,487 |
| Camden, NJ | 50 mi | $47.70/hr | 71,749 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Bethlehem, PA?
Registered Nurses in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area have a median pay of $46.69 per hour, about $97,110 a year. The middle half earn between $38.69 and $49.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bethlehem a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton ranks 72nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 83rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Bethlehem?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bethlehem.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Bethlehem as a registered 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bethlehem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bethlehem is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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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
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Low$39Median$45.50High$54
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