Registered Nurses Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $79,970 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.45
10th percentile $63,040
90th percentile $96,260
Employed locally 2,220
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,040
    25th
    $69,420
    50th (median)
    $79,970
    75th
    $83,300
    90th
    $96,260

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,840
    Pharmacists$139,020
    Emergency Medical Technicians$37,460
    Physical Therapists$98,000
    Psychiatric Technicians$39,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $38.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 14.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,040 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,420.