Registered Nurse Salary in Philadelphia, PA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$95,749
Hourly Rate
$46.03
/hour
Jobs in Area
3,170
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in Philadelphia, PA
Annual Salary Range
$64k
10th percentile
$79k
25th
$118k
75th
$137k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $63,616 | $30.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $78,580 | $37.78 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $95,749 | $46.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $117,748 | $56.61 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $136,807 | $65.77 |
| Average (Mean) | $103,161 | $49.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in Philadelphia, PA is $95,749 per year or $46.03 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Philadelphia, PA Compares
vs National Average
$93,600
vs Pennsylvania Average
$95,029
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$91,890
Cost of living in Philadelphia, PA is 4.2% above the national average.
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