Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$52.95/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Virginia is $52.95 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $50.41.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.95/hour
Virginia
5% higher than the US average.
$50.41/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Sterling, Virginia ($59) and Fairfax, Virginia ($58). Sterling, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $62 |
| Sterling, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $56 | $60 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and North Carolina ($52). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Virginia average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — New Jersey pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| District of Columbia | $48 | $54 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $41 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Virginia average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $56 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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