Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, 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 $63/hr. This is 47% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Reston, paying up to $62/hr, Hopewell, paying up to $56/hr, and Richmond, paying up to $54/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 63% lower than the Virginia average of $48.80.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. 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

61% lower than the US average.

$48.80/hour

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.75.

Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.75.

Burlington, North Carolina

$100/hour

This is 51% higher than the Salem average of $48.75.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fredericksburg, Virginia	$56	$63
Reston, Virginia	$55	$62
Hopewell, Virginia	$51	$56
Richmond, Virginia	$49	$54
Salem, Virginia	$49	$52
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$41	$44
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$39	$39

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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