Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, VA
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Arlington, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 29% lower than the Virginia average of $51.57.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Arlington, VA
21% lower than the US average.
$51.57/hour
Virginia
6% higher than the US average.
$48.50/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Arlington average
Meriden, Connecticut
$55/hour
This is 27% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
Middletown, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 2% lower than the Arlington average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Woodbridge, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on June 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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