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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$36.94/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Richmond, VA is $36.94 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Virginia average of $54.87.

Last updated on November 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$36.94/hour

Richmond, VA

37% lower than the US average.

$54.87/hour

Virginia

7% higher than the US average.

$50.77/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 19% lower than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Reston, Virginia

$57/hour

This is 17% higher than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 4% higher than the Richmond average of $47.72.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Herndon, Virginia pays Emergency Department 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 Richmond, VA average for Emergency Department Nurses is $37 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 65% 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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Emergency Department Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$42

Last updated on November 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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