Nurse practitioner salary in Pennsylvania

The median nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania earned $130,140 a year in 2025, $2,160 (2%) below the $132,300 national median. That ranks 33rd of 51 states.

Median yearly pay
$130,140
Average yearly pay
$132,070
Employed in Pennsylvania
10,670

How Pennsylvania compares

  • California highest state$168,520
  • United States national median$132,300
  • Middle state median of state medians$131,450
  • Pennsylvania 33rd of 51$130,140
  • Alabama lowest state$105,750

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.

Nursing pay in Pennsylvania

RoleMedian yearly payEmployed
Registered nurse$96,430146,520
LPN or LVN$63,94038,260
Nurse practitioner$130,14010,670

A nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania earns a median $33,710 more than a registered nurse ($130,140 against $96,430). A registered nurse earns a median $32,490 more than an LPN or LVN here ($96,430 against $63,940).

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Common questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $130,140 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania earn more and half earn less.

Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?

Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $132,300, so Pennsylvania pays 2% below it. The highest median is $168,520 in California.

How many nurse practitioners work in Pennsylvania?

BLS counted 10,670 nurse practitioners employed in Pennsylvania in May 2025.

Why is the average different from the median?

The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Pennsylvania the average is $132,070, $1,930 above the median.

What do you need to work as a nurse practitioner in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania requires an RN license plus a master’s or doctoral degree in an advanced practice specialty, with a license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs).