What RNs earn in Philadelphia
Registered nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $101,180 a year, 4% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $90,190 and $112,970, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Philadelphia ranks #17 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,180 | $90,190 – $112,970 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $135,700 | $125,260 – $154,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $238,540 | $221,480 – $301,260 |
| Nurse Midwife | $77,620 | $77,620 – $140,220 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Philadelphia nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,810 a month in Philadelphia, which is roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 73,790 RNs work in this metro, the #5 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 299 healthcare employers in Philadelphia, Camden and Wilmington, including 124 behavioral health facilities, 64 long-term care facilities, 61 dialysis centers and 27 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Philadelphia
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Nursing jobs in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia healthcare news
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Ranked One of the Best Children’s Hospitals in the Nation by U.S. News & World ReportChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia · Sep 15
- Philadelphia health leaders warn of possible measles exposure reported at CHOP’s NICUWHYY · Sep 17
- Possible measles exposure reported at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaThe Hill · Sep 18
- Possible measles exposure reported at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, health officials sayCBS News · Sep 17
- Health officials warn of recent measles exposure at PHL AirportNBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 19
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How much do registered nurses make in Philadelphia?
The median RN salary in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro is $101,180 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $90,190 and $112,970.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Philadelphia?
Nurse practitioners in the Philadelphia metro earn a median of $135,700 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Philadelphia?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,810 a month in Philadelphia, roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Philadelphia?
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area include Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Va Medical Center, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Temple University Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Philadelphia?
Browse current Pennsylvania openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Philadelphia can find you, and compare pay using the Pennsylvania salary guide.