Float Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Float Nurse Salary
$51.04/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in Virginia is $51.04 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $49.31.
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$51.04/hour
Virginia
3% higher than the US average.
$49.31/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Float Nurses?
Only Reston, Virginia reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $57 per hour. Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Float Nurses is $51 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($50) and North Carolina ($46). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Virginia average for Float Nurses is $51 per hour — Maryland pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| New Jersey | $50 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Virginia average for Float Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $53 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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