Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$49.57/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Salem, VA is $49.57 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Virginia average of $51.94.
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages
$49.57/hour
Salem, VA
3% higher than the US average.
$51.94/hour
Virginia
7% higher than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 54% lower than the Salem average of $49.57.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $49.57.
Wichita, Kansas
$43/hour
This is 16% lower than the Salem average of $49.57.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Fredericksburg, Virginia pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Salem, Virginia ($50). Fredericksburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Fredericksburg, Virginia pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $55 | $57 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Salem?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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