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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$101,400
- Lebanon$99,410
- Reading$96,790
- Allentown$96,590
- Chambersburg$93,750
- Harrisburg$93,660
- York$93,310
- Lancaster$92,380
- Williamsport$90,600
- Gettysburg$88,880
- Pittsburgh$88,880
- Scranton$87,560
- State College$87,480
- Erie$87,030
- Altoona$86,610
- Johnstown$85,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $101,400 | $101,180 | $90,190 | $77,052 | 103 |
| Lebanon | $99,410 | $96,270 | $81,560 | $75,713 | 93 |
| Reading | $96,790 | $98,470 | $83,510 | $73,950 | 97 |
| Allentown | $96,590 | $101,440 | $83,830 | $73,816 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $93,750 | $85,270 | $80,700 | $71,905 | 95 |
| Harrisburg | $93,660 | $96,770 | $82,530 | $71,844 | 99 |
| York | $93,310 | $96,210 | $80,570 | $71,609 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $92,380 | $89,620 | $82,180 | $70,983 | 98 |
| Williamsport | $90,600 | $94,300 | $79,960 | $69,786 | 92 |
| Gettysburg | $88,880 | $88,260 | $77,620 | $68,628 | 95 |
| Pittsburgh | $88,880 | $82,370 | $78,700 | $68,628 | 95 |
| Scranton | $87,560 | $82,650 | $78,490 | $67,740 | 94 |
| State College | $87,480 | $81,480 | $81,070 | $67,687 | 97 |
| Erie | $87,030 | $80,000 | $78,570 | $67,384 | 91 |
| Altoona | $86,610 | $82,410 | $73,050 | $67,101 | 90 |
| Johnstown | $85,640 | $84,390 | $78,210 | $66,449 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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