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Registered Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$46.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,708/year ($6,142/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 146,520 Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Registered Nurse salary of $96,430 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 $73,708 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $96,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,385 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,377 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,960 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,708 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,142 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Pennsylvania is $96,430 per year ($46.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,610 and $104,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $96,430, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $73,708 per year ($6,142 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 146,520 Registered Nurse 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.