Clinic Nurse salary in Pennsylvania
A clinic nurse in Pennsylvania earns an estimated $88,910 a year ($42.75/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $73,210 and $102,400. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Clinic Nurse — Pennsylvania
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$88,910
Near nationalHourly
$42.75/hr
- Typical range
- $73,210–$102,400
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $125,290
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $62,830
- Newer nurses
Clinic Nurse pay by city in Pennsylvania
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $90,720 | $43.62 |
| Pittsburgh | $87,090 | $41.87 |
Clinic Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Pennsylvania compares to states with similar clinic nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Pennsylvania
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects clinic nurse pay in Pennsylvania
Pay near the national median. For a clinic nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Pennsylvania figure adjusts the national RN average of $90,720 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.98× (about 2% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Pennsylvania wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Pennsylvania, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Pennsylvania make this page more precise over time.
Clinic Nurse salary in Pennsylvania — FAQ
- How much does a clinic nurse make in Pennsylvania?
- A clinic nurse in Pennsylvania earns an estimated $88,910 a year — about $42.75 an hour, with most between $73,210 and $102,400. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Pennsylvania's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Pennsylvania a good state for clinic nurses?
- For pay, Pennsylvania sits roughly in line with the national average for clinic nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $88,910 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Pennsylvania pays clinic nurses the most?
- Among Pennsylvania metros we track, Philadelphia tends to have the highest estimated pay for clinic nurses, at roughly $90,720 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Pennsylvania clinic nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a clinic nurse is about $90,720 a year, versus an estimated $88,910 in Pennsylvania — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Pennsylvania figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.98×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national clinic nurse pay adjusted for Pennsylvania. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.