Critical Care Nurses Salary in Pennsylvania
Critical Care Nurses in Pennsylvania earn a median of $96,430 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 146,520
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,800; the top 10% earn over $117,900. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Acute Care Nurses$96,430 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$96,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Nurse Practitioners$130,140 median in Pennsylvania
- Nurse Midwives$119,990 median in Pennsylvania
- Physician Assistants$127,070 median in Pennsylvania
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,940 median in Pennsylvania
Critical Care Nurses pay in Pennsylvania
How much do critical care nurses make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $96,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,800 and the top 10% earn over $117,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for critical care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.