Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?

The highest paying employer in Virginia for Acute Care Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $40/hr. This is 27% lower than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Virginia.

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Fredericksburg is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Reston, paying up to $62/hr, Hopewell, paying up to $56/hr, and Richmond, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$50.87/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Virginia is $50.87 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $46.09.

Last updated on July 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$50.87/hour

Virginia

9% higher than the US average.

$46.09/hour

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$55	$62
Salem, Virginia	$48	$52
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$43	$58
District of Columbia	$34	$45

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on July 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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