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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$62.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,221/year ($8,018/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $110,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $142,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $163,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,670 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $130,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $96,221 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $130,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,968 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,956 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,995 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,221 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Pennsylvania is $130,140 per year ($62.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $110,960 and $142,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $130,140, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $96,221 per year ($8,018 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 10,670 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.