Average Developmental Disability Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania
Developmental disability nurses in Pennsylvania earn an average of $72,292 per year (or $34.76 per hour).
Pennsylvania developmental disability nurses earn 3% lower than the national average salary for developmental disability nurses, at $75,080 (or $36.09 per hour).
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Developmental disability nurse salary range in Pennsylvania
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $93,866 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,638 | $37 |
| Median | $73,186 | $35 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,432 | $28 |
80% of Pennsylvania developmental disability nurses earn between $56,730 and $93,866.
Cost-of-living adjusted developmental disability nurse salary in Pennsylvania
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Pennsylvania developmental disability nurses earn about $74,070 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.
Developmental disability nurses salaries in other states
| California | $110,863 per year |
| Massachusetts | $85,893 per year |
| New York | $72,789 per year |
| Connecticut | $81,239 per year |
| Minnesota | $81,678 per year |
| Maryland | $79,649 per year |
| Texas | $71,839 per year |
| Illinois | $75,022 per year |
| Michigan | $72,604 per year |
| Florida | $66,485 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 $72,292 average annual salary, developmental disability 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 developmental disability nurses
Developmental disability nurses (DDNs), sometimes called special needs nurses, care for patients with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome are among the most common conditions.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
