Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$50.99/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Virginia is $50.99 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $50.06.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$50.99/hour
Virginia
2% higher than the US average.
$50.06/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $51 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 20% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Pennsylvania ($50). For comparison, the Virginia average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $51 per hour — Delaware pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $50 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Ohio | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Virginia average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $53 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$39-59/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$35-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$37-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$33-50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$32-48/hour
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