Nurse Practitioners Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $131,390 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.17
10th percentile $107,000
90th percentile $162,080
Employed locally 500
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,000
    25th
    $117,630
    50th (median)
    $131,390
    75th
    $142,170
    90th
    $162,080

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 166% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $216,380
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $156,840
    Grants Pass, OR $135,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,450
    Reading, PA $135,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Harrisburg, PA is $63.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.57 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1.7% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $107,000 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,630.