New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$48.73/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Virginia is $48.73 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $40.43.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$48.73/hour
Virginia
17% higher than the US average.
$40.43/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Fredericksburg, Virginia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Fredericksburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for New Graduate Nurses is $49 per hour — Fredericksburg, Virginia pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $58 | $63 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | $48 | $53 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($42) and Tennessee ($41). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for New Graduate Nurses is $49 per hour — North Carolina pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $45 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Virginia average for New Graduate Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $48 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
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- Chippenham Hospital
- Richmond, VA
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- LewisGale Medical Center
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