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How Much Does an NP Make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA in 2026?

Typical pay for NPs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Pennsylvania.

$121,480
Typical pay a year
$58.40
Typical pay an hour
-7%
vs Pennsylvania · -8% vs US
250
NPs employed in the area
Where NP pay falls in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$95,000
Starting out
$101,910
First years
$121,480
Typical
$134,250
Experienced
$161,920
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

A typical NP in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, Pennsylvania earns $58.40 per hour, or $121,480 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $10,123 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $95,000, and the top 10% of earners make over $161,920.

That pay is 7% below the Pennsylvania figure of $130,140 and 8% below the national figure of $132,300. About 250 NPs work in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area.

NP pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $58.40 an hour, or $121,480 a year.
  • That is 7% below the Pennsylvania figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $95,000; the top 10% make over $161,920.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an NP make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $45.67 an hour to more than $77.85 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Pennsylvania and national figures.

NP pay by career stage in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

NP pay by career stage in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouthwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Starting out$95,000$45.67 an hour$102,940$49.49 an hour$101,340$48.72 an hour
First years$101,910$48.99 an hour$110,960$53.35 an hour$117,990$56.73 an hour
Typical NP$121,480$58.40 an hour$130,140$62.57 an hour$132,300$63.61 an hour
Experienced$134,250$64.54 an hour$142,720$68.62 an hour$156,700$75.34 an hour
Top 10%$161,920$77.85 an hour$163,720$78.71 an hour$174,420$83.86 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area compares with other Pennsylvania cities

Philadelphia pays NPs the most in Pennsylvania at $135,700 a year, $14,220 more than Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Johnstown at $115,950.

Typical NP pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaNPs employed
1Philadelphia$135,700$65.24+12%6,590
2Reading$135,390$65.09+11%310
3Lancaster$133,940$64.39+10%350
4Allentown$133,890$64.37+10%790
5Harrisburg
metro incl. Carlisle
$132,670$63.79+9%500
6Gettysburg$132,510$63.71+9%50
7Hanover
metro incl. York
$131,700$63.32+8%270
8Lebanon$128,790$61.92+6%70
9Wilkes
metro incl. Scranton · Barre
$126,820$60.97+4%430
10State College$124,470$59.84+2%110
11Williamsport$123,830$59.54+2%100
12Erie$122,100$58.70+1%260
13Altoona$119,930$57.66-1%80
14Pittsburgh$119,630$57.52-2%1,980
15Chambersburg$117,780$56.63-3%70
16Johnstown$115,950$55.75-5%90

Every metro area in Pennsylvania with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Pennsylvania typical pay $130,140

Is Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an NP?

-8%
vs national pay · -7% vs Pennsylvania
250
NPs employed in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

NPs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $121,480 a year, 8% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an NP make in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA?
A typical NP in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earns $121,480 a year, or $58.40 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $95,000 and the top 10% earn over $161,920.
How much does an NP make an hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for NPs in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area is $58.40. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $45.67, and the top 10% earn over $77.85 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an NP in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level NP positions in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $45.67 an hour, or $95,000 a year.
Is NP pay in Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Pennsylvania?
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area pay is 7% below the Pennsylvania figure of $130,140 a year. Philadelphia pays the most in Pennsylvania at $135,700.

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