Float Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, VA
Average Float Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Arlington, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Virginia average of $53.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Float Nurse salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Arlington, VA
13% lower than the US average.
$53.07/hour
Virginia
15% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Float Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
New Brunswick, New Jersey
$45/hour
This is 11% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 22% lower than the Arlington average of $40.08.
Fairfield, Connecticut
$55/hour
This is 27% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Float Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($58) and Fairfax, Virginia ($47). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 48% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $47 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Arlington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $33 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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