Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 74th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. The free report below lists employers near Philadelphia and what they pay.
- $47.70median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 74,840telehealth / triage nurses employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage 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.
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- 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.
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia.
| 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.
Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $47.70/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $46.94/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $47.70/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $47.76/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $46.69/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $46.69/hr | 79,453 |
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Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.
- Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
- Several years of clinical experience
- Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation
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Common questions
How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Philadelphia, PA?
Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 74th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Philadelphia?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as a telehealth / triage 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.
Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Philadelphia?
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- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
- Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
- CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61
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