Registered Nurses salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $90,190–$112,970
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #85 of 514
Registered Nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $101,180 a year, based on BLS estimates for 73,790 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $97,550 and 5% above the PA statewide median of $96,430. It ranks #85 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE73,790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Registered Nurses pay in other PA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $101,440 |
| Reading, PA | $98,470 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $96,770 |
| Lebanon, PA | $96,270 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $96,210 |
| Williamsport, PA | $94,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $89,620 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $88,760 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Registered Nurses. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED HEALTHCARE JOBS IN PHILADELPHIA
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesmedian $70,710 · 15,920 jobs
- Nursing Assistantsmedian $46,220 · 30,680 jobs
- Nurse Practitionersmedian $135,700 · 6,590 jobs
- Medical Assistantsmedian $45,890 · 13,150 jobs
- Pharmacy Techniciansmedian $44,880 · 9,030 jobs
- Dental Assistantsmedian $49,570 · 6,510 jobs
- Dental Hygienistsmedian $100,820 · 4,180 jobs
- Physicians, All Othermedian $245,810 · 11,380 jobs
Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $101,180 a year (May 2025). Half of the 73,790 jobs pay between $90,190 and $112,970. The 10th percentile is $79,160 and the 90th is $121,900.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $97,550 and 5% above the PA statewide median of $96,430. It ranks #85 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Registered Nurses make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $48.64 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $101,180 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $43.36–$54.31 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.