Registered Nurses Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,350 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $64,610
90th percentile $101,770
Employed locally 2,650
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,610
    25th
    $76,640
    50th (median)
    $84,350
    75th
    $93,920
    90th
    $101,770

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,660
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,350
    Physicians, All Other $101,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,130
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,110
    Pharmacists $132,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.87 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 9.9% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,610 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,640.