Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Salary in Pennsylvania

Estimated median pay is $96,000 per year, with a typical range of $75,500–$129,500 depending on experience, setting and shift differentials.

We apply Pennsylvania's registered-nurse wage index (its RN mean pay relative to the national RN mean) to the national median for this role. It's a modeled estimate, not state-specific BLS data broken out by role — use it as a starting point, not a guarantee.

Pennsylvania pays below the national average for nursing roles — its RN wage index is 96% of the national mean. Lower pay is often offset by lower cost of living.

No — this reflects staff/permanent employment estimates. Travel and per-diem rates run higher and include stipends; see our staffing pages for contract-specific pay.