Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$52.69/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Virginia is $52.69 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $51.02.
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.69/hour
Virginia
3% higher than the US average.
$51.02/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Fairfax, Virginia pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($57) and Hopewell, Virginia ($50). Fairfax, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Fairfax, Virginia pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax, Virginia | $59 | $65 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($41) and Tennessee ($40). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — North Carolina pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $42 |
Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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