Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, 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 25% 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

$29.94/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Salem, VA is $29.94 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Virginia average of $32.11.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$29.94/hour

Salem, VA

33% lower than the US average.

$32.11/hour

Virginia

24% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Henderson, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is equal to the Salem average

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Salem average of $30.32.

Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Salem average of $30.32.

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

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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$30	$32

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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