PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Registered Nurse, Home Health
AccentCare · Lancaster, PA
$87k–$100k/ year
Registered Nurse jobs in Lancaster, PA
Registered Nurses in the Lancaster area earn a median of $39.99 per hour, about $83,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.46 and $47.62. That ranks 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 267th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Lancaster. The free report below lists employers near Lancaster and what they pay.
- $39.99median pay per hour, Lancaster
- $37–$48typical range per hour
- 5,120registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Lancaster
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Registered Nurse/ Home Health
Amedisys · Lancaster, PA
$90k–$105k/ year
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Temp - Night Shift
Universal Health Services · Lancaster, PA
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Registered Nurse - Outpatient Behavioral Health
Wellspan Health · Lancaster, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
LifePoint Health · Lancaster, PA
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift
Universal Health Services · Lancaster, PA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Lancaster
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| AccentCare | 1 | $44.95 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $46.88 |
Registered Nurse pay in Lancaster, PA
The metro median is 5% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,120 registered nurses employed in the Lancaster metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.64 | $67,890 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.46 | $77,920 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.99 | $83,180 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.62 | $99,050 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.15 | $102,230 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Lancaster ranks
- 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 267th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 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 $39.99 median hour buys what $40.70 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Lancaster paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,440
- Per year: $71,982
- Per month: $5,998
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 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 Lancaster
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 29 mi | $46.31/hr | 96,000 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 35 mi | $41.10/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 46 mi | $47.70/hr | 73,176 |
| Baltimore, MD | 54 mi | $46.70/hr | 568,271 |
| Allentown, PA | 58 mi | $46.69/hr | 127,138 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 62 mi | $47.70/hr | 1,573,916 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania · Registered 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 Lancaster
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Lancaster, PA?
Registered Nurses in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $39.99 per hour, about $83,180 a year. The middle half earn between $37.46 and $47.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lancaster a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Lancaster ranks 267th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 167th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Lancaster?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Lancaster. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lancaster.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster 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.
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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Lancaster?
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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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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.
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