salary$82,370 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,910per year
Top pay (top 10%)$111,790per year
Jobs in the area29,360people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Pittsburgh?
OK. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 23.6% 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 Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $82,370 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $67,910 and $111,790.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 23.6% 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 Pittsburgh, PA metro area.