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Registered Nurse Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The median registered nurse salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $77,971 per year, which is 4% below the national median and 3% below the Pennsylvania state average.

City Median
$77,971
vs State Avg
$-2,437
vs National
$-3,249
Cost of Living
93%

Registered Nurse Salary in Pittsburgh by Experience

In Pittsburgh, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $55,680, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 93% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$55,680
$-2,320 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$78,720
$-3,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,400
$-4,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Pittsburgh, PA

Percentile Pittsburgh
10th Percentile $55,104
25th Percentile $64,128
Median (50th) $77,971
75th Percentile $97,056
90th Percentile $115,968

Registered Nurse Salary in Other Pennsylvania Cities

Philadelphia, PA
$85,281
Pop. 1,603,797
Allentown, PA
$78,783
Pop. 126,092
Reading, PA
$73,910
Pop. 95,112
Erie, PA
$70,661
Pop. 94,831

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Pittsburgh

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Pittsburgh may vary based on local industry and population growth.