salary$101,180 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$121,900per year
Jobs in the area73,790people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Philadelphia?
OK. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.5% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $101,180 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $79,160 and $121,900.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 21.5% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.