Nurse Practitioner salary in Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioners in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61.25 per hour, about $127,400 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $51.35 and $65.43 per hour. The highest median among Pennsylvania metro areas is in Reading, PA, at $64.92 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $61.25median pay per hour
- $127,400median pay per year
- 10,860nurse practitioners employed in Pennsylvania
- #28of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Pennsylvania: percentiles
| Level | Pennsylvania per hour | Pennsylvania per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.73 | $101,360 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $51.35 | $106,810 | $52.86 |
| Median | $61.25 | $127,400 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $65.43 | $136,090 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $76.89 | $159,930 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Pennsylvania median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $64.92 | $135,030 | 280 | 6% above | $66.89 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63.27 | $131,590 | 5,780 | 3% above | $61.69 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $63.17 | $131,390 | 500 | 3% above | $64.03 |
| Lancaster, PA | $62.62 | $130,240 | 390 | 2% above | $63.73 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $62.17 | $129,310 | 100 | 2% above | $65.69 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $61.91 | $128,770 | 240 | 1% above | $64.49 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $61.60 | $128,120 | 460 | 1% above | $65.84 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $61.45 | $127,820 | 50 | in line with | — |
| State College, PA | $61.35 | $127,610 | 120 | in line with | $63.40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $61.26 | $127,420 | 750 | in line with | $61.28 |
| Williamsport, PA | $60.09 | $124,990 | 100 | 2% below | $65.07 |
| Lebanon, PA | $59.37 | $123,500 | 80 | 3% below | $63.69 |
| Erie, PA | $58.71 | $122,130 | 240 | 4% below | $64.55 |
| Altoona, PA | $58.64 | $121,980 | 100 | 4% below | $65.51 |
| Johnstown, PA | $55.20 | $114,810 | 120 | 10% below | $64.24 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51.77 | $107,680 | 2,300 | 15% below | $54.68 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Pennsylvania
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61.45 | $127,810 | in line with Pennsylvania |
| Maryland | $60.35 | $125,530 | 1% below Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey | $71.94 | $149,620 | 17% above Pennsylvania |
| New York | $69.90 | $145,390 | 14% above Pennsylvania |
| Ohio | $60.93 | $126,740 | 1% below Pennsylvania |
| West Virginia | $58.48 | $121,640 | 5% below Pennsylvania |
What employers are posting in Pennsylvania
- 7roles with published pay
- $59median pay per hour
- $56–$62typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare | 6 | $58.95 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $67.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 7 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $61.25 per hour, about $127,400 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $48.73 and the top 10% earn over $76.89 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Pennsylvania city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Pennsylvania metro areas, Reading, PA has the highest median at $64.92 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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