Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania

Oncology nurses in Pennsylvania earn an average of $76,000 per year (or $36.54 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Pennsylvania
10% lower than the national average
$76,000
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Pennsylvania oncology nurses earn 10% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in Pennsylvania

10%
$59,640
MEDIAN
$76,940
90%
$98,680
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $98,680 $47
75th Percentile $81,620 $39
Median $76,940 $36
25th Percentile $62,480 $30

80% of Pennsylvania oncology nurses earn between $59,640 and $98,680.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Pennsylvania

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Pennsylvania
$77,868
Overall Average
Pennsylvania
$76,000

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Pennsylvania oncology nurses earn about $77,868 per year. Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Pennsylvania for oncology nurses

Philadelphia, PA $81,860 per year
Bethlehem, PA $76,210 per year
Harrisburg, PA $75,110 per year
Pittsburgh, PA $73,170 per year
Hazleton, PA $70,500 per year

Pennsylvania nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Philadelphia, where the average oncology nurses salary is $81,860 and 73,510 registered nurses are currently employed. The Bethlehem area comes in second, with a $76,210 average oncology nurse salary and 9,930 registered nurses employed.

Oncology nurses salaries in other states

California $125,506 per year
Oregon $96,733 per year
Massachusetts $102,835 per year
Washington $94,450 per year
New York $93,320 per year
Nevada $96,092 per year
New Jersey $92,747 per year
Connecticut $95,820 per year
Minnesota $93,966 per year
Maryland $84,813 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in Pennsylvania?

Occupational Health Nurse $88,975 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $86,640 per year
PACU Nurse $84,341 per year
Ambulatory Nurse $83,878 per year
Cath Lab Nurse $83,868 per year
Pulmonary Care Nurse $83,414 per year
Blood Management Nurse $83,414 per year
Research Nurse $81,560 per year
Mother Baby Nurse $81,560 per year
Correctional Care Nurse $81,560 per year

At a $76,000 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Pennsylvania tend to earn less than occupational health nurses ($88,975), aesthetic nurses ($86,640), PACU nurses ($84,341), ambulatory nurses ($83,878), cath lab nurses ($83,868), pulmonary care nurses ($83,414), blood management nurses ($83,414), research nurses ($81,560), mother baby nurses ($81,560), and correctional care nurses ($81,560).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health