Float Nurse Salary Guide: Roanoke, VA
Average Float Nurse Salary
$31.38/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Roanoke, VA is $31.38 per hour. This is 69% lower than the Virginia average of $53.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Float Nurse salaries in Roanoke, VA compared to State and National Averages
$31.38/hour
Roanoke, VA
44% 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 Roanoke Compare to Other Cities
How Float Nurse Salaries in Roanoke Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 29% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 4% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
Hickory, North Carolina
$50/hour
This is 37% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
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 Roanoke, VA average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 89% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $47 | $59 |
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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