salary$119,630 a year$58 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,370per year
Jobs in the area1,980people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 16.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $119,630 a year ($58 an hour). Most earn between $102,680 and $154,370.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 16.3% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Pittsburgh, PA metro area.