Nurse Practitioner Salary in Pennsylvania: $130,140 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania earn a median of $130,140 per year — $62.57 an hour — $2,160 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #33 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Pennsylvania NPs earn between $102,940 and $163,720. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Pennsylvania NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Pennsylvania NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Pennsylvania
The median NP in Pennsylvania out-earns the median RN by $33,710 per year (35%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Pennsylvania With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Pennsylvania side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Pennsylvania | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,140 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.57/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $102,940 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $142,720 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $163,720 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 10,670 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Pennsylvania’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Pennsylvania?
NPs in Pennsylvania earn a median of $130,140 per year — $62.57 per hour — $2,160 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Pennsylvania #33 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Pennsylvania?
The median NP in Pennsylvania earns $130,140 versus $96,430 for the median RN — a difference of $33,710 per year (35%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Pennsylvania?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Pennsylvania, the 10th percentile is $102,940 and the 25th percentile is $110,960. Most NPs move toward the $130,140 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Pennsylvania?
10,670 nurse practitioners are employed in Pennsylvania per the BLS May 2025 estimates.