Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Reston is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 46% higher than the average pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Hopewell, paying up to $56/hr, Manakin Sabot, paying up to $51/hr, and Mechanicsville, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$29.88/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Salem, VA is $29.88 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Virginia average of $48.24.

Last updated on November 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$29.88/hour

Salem, VA

61% lower than the US average.

$48.24/hour

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 44% lower than the Salem average of $47.57.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 59% lower than the Salem average of $47.57.

Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 24% lower than the Salem average of $47.57.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Hopewell, Virginia	$52	$56
Richmond, Virginia	$48	$51
Salem, Virginia	$48	$52

What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Salem?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$46
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$39	$39

Last updated on November 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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