Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$52.71/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Virginia is $52.71 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $47.58.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.71/hour
Virginia
10% higher than the US average.
$47.58/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Fredericksburg, Virginia pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Culpeper, Virginia ($40). Fredericksburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — Fredericksburg, Virginia pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $55 | $57 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Culpeper, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Warrenton, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and North Carolina ($52). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — New Jersey pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $55 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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