Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$32.21/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.21 per hour. This is equal to the Virginia average

Last updated on December 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$32.21/hour

Richmond, VA

23% lower than the US average.

$32.22/hour

Virginia

23% lower than the US average.

$39.70/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Fredericksburg, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 11% higher than the Richmond average of $32.04.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 20% higher than the Richmond average of $32.04.

Reston, Virginia

$35/hour

This is 9% higher than the Richmond average of $32.04.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53
Leesburg, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Richmond?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$32	$34

Last updated on December 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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