Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$35.70/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Salem, VA is $35.70 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Virginia average of $52.90.
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages
$35.70/hour
Salem, VA
33% lower than the US average.
$52.90/hour
Virginia
10% higher than the US average.
$47.37/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.70.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.70.
High Point, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.70.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Reston, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Emergency Department Nurses is $36 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 71% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $49 | $52 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Salem?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Emergency Department Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $42 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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