Nurse Practitioners Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $107,680 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.77
10th percentile $102,430
90th percentile $153,370
Employed locally 2,300
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,430
    25th
    $104,820
    50th (median)
    $107,680
    75th
    $130,760
    90th
    $153,370

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 146% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Pittsburgh, PA is $51.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.22 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 16.7% below 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $102,430 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,820.