Nurse Practitioners Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $128,120 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.60
10th percentile $65,000
90th percentile $150,190
Employed locally 460
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,000
    25th
    $103,680
    50th (median)
    $128,120
    75th
    $134,840
    90th
    $150,190

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 201% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 101% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Scranton, PA is $61.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.51 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Scranton, PA is 0.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $65,000 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,680.