Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$55.16/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Virginia is $55.16 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $51.03.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$55.16/hour
Virginia
7% higher than the US average.
$51.03/hour
United States
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 Fairfax, Virginia ($61) and Sterling, Virginia ($60). Fairfax, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $55 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Sterling, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and North Carolina ($43). For comparison, the Virginia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $55 per hour — Delaware pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $36 | $44 |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $48 |
| Ohio | $29 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Virginia average for Emergency Department Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $49 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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