Registered Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania
Across 216 live Registered Nurse listings in Pennsylvania, median advertised pay is $96K (75th percentile $117K), based on the 82 that state a salary; Pennsylvania ranks 32nd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UPMC (16), Amedisys (13), Highmark Health (13).
216+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 82 roles pay ~$96k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
82 jobs · 40 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
82 jobs · 40 employersHigher = better work-life balance
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Registered Nurse Pay in Pennsylvania: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse listings in Pennsylvania today, then Pennsylvania against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 216
- Live median
- $96k
- 75th $117k · n=82
- 12-mo median
- $90k
- Pay rank
- #32 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.5/10 · #15
- 12-mo postings
- 875
Registered Nurse roles in Pennsylvania advertise $2k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $121k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs PA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (this page) | $90k | — | 4.5/10 | 875 |
| Hawaii#1 | $121k | +$32k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| New Yorkborders | $105k | +$16k | 4.1/10 | 789 |
| Marylandborders | $98k | +$8k | 4.5/10 | 304 |
| New Jerseyborders | $97k | +$8k | 4.3/10 | 673 |
| West Virginiaborders | $95k | +$5k | 4.6/10 | 135 |
| Delawareborders | $95k | +$5k | 4.3/10 | 105 |
| Ohioborders | $90k | −$0k | 4.4/10 | 1050 |
“borders” = shares a border with Pennsylvania; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UPMC (16), Amedisys (13), Highmark Health (13)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 1% offer loan repayment (share of 218 active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse listings)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania.
How much do registered nurses earn in Pennsylvania?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 15% of current registered nurses listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Pennsylvania right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include UnitedHealth Group, St. Luke's University Health Network, Highmark Health, Temple Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Pennsylvania are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 216 registered nurses positions in Pennsylvania listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania
UPMC16 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Amedisys13 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Highmark Health13 open roles here · WLB 40/100
UnitedHealth Group9 open roles here · WLB 70/100
WellSpan Health8 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Independence Health System6 open roles here · WLB 45/100
Geisinger5 open roles here · WLB 57/100Lehigh Valley Health Network5 open roles here · WLB 48/100