May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Pennsylvania

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Pennsylvania is $96,430, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,709
Federal income tax-$476
Social Security-$230
Medicare-$54
State income tax (PA)-$114
Net take-home$2,835
Annual net: $73,708Effective rate: 23.6%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Pennsylvania state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Pennsylvania scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Pennsylvania earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Pennsylvania paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Pennsylvania?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Pennsylvania is $96,430 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,835 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Pennsylvania after taxes?

On the median salary of $96,430, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home approximately $2,835 every two weeks ($3,709 gross). The effective tax rate is 23.6%.

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