New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Blacksburg, VA
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$48.02/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Blacksburg, VA is $48.02 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Virginia average of $48.67.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Blacksburg, VA compared to State and National Averages
$48.02/hour
Blacksburg, VA
5% lower than the US average.
$48.67/hour
Virginia
3% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Blacksburg Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Blacksburg Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 4% higher than the Blacksburg average of $48.02.
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 14% lower than the Blacksburg average of $48.02.
Morganton, North Carolina
$49/hour
This is 1% higher than the Blacksburg average of $48.02.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Fredericksburg, Virginia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Fredericksburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Blacksburg, VA average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Fredericksburg, Virginia pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $56 | $57 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | $48 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Blacksburg?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Blacksburg, VA average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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