2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in Erie, PA 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Erie, with comparison against Pennsylvania and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$72,400

Hourly

$34.81

Weekly

$1,392

Monthly

$6,033

Take-home est.

$4,521/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$34.81

Weekly

$1,392

Monthly

$6,033

Annual

$72,400

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Erie, PA$72,400$34.81Local estimate
Pennsylvania average$79,560$38.25Erie is 9% below
National baseline$78,000$37.50Erie is 7% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$52,128$25.06
25th percentile$62,264$29.93
Median estimate$72,400$34.81
75th percentile$82,536$39.68
90th percentile$95,568$45.95

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Pennsylvania state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Erie, PA

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in Erie, PA (already adjusted for cost of living).

$72,400
$50k$150k

Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$72,400

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$18,151

State: 3.1% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$54,249

~ $4,521 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Erie, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is 9% below the Pennsylvania specialty average and 7% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Erie, PA?

The 2026 estimate is $72,400 per year, or about $34.81 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is Erie a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

Erie is estimated to be 9% below the Pennsylvania average and 7% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Erie?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Pennsylvania state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $54,249 per year, or $4,521 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

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