Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,140 | $135,791 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.57 | $65.28 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $133,340.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $133,630 | $104,000 | $161,200 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania is $130,140, or about $62.57 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Pennsylvania is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania typically earn from $104,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 10,670 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $130,140, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.