Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

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

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 12% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$35.43/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Salem, VA is $35.43 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Virginia average of $34.46.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$35.43/hour

Salem, VA

12% lower than the US average.

$34.46/hour

Virginia

15% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Blacksburg, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 2% higher than the Salem average of $30.34.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Salem average of $30.34.

Huntersville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $30.34.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$44	$50
HCA Capital Division	$33	$36

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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