Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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

Fredericksburg is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $58/hr. This is 19% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Reston, paying up to $57/hr, Salem, paying up to $44/hr, and Hopewell, paying up to $45/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$40.92/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Richmond, VA is $40.92 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Virginia average of $41.70.

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$40.92/hour

Richmond, VA

8% lower than the US average.

$41.70/hour

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$44.19/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Salem, Virginia

$42/hour

This is 4% higher than the Richmond average of $40.88.

Monroe, North Carolina

$57/hour

This is 28% higher than the Richmond average of $40.88.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 29% lower than the Richmond average of $40.88.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Salem, Virginia	$42	$44
Hopewell, Virginia	$42	$45
Richmond, Virginia	$41	$45

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$38	$38
HCA Capital Division	$36	$39

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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