Average Nurse Manager Salary

$60.38/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Virginia is $60.38 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $48.85.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$60.38/hour

Virginia

19% higher than the US average.

$48.85/hour

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Ashburn, Virginia pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Fredericksburg, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nurse Managers is $60 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Ashburn, Virginia$61$63
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Fredericksburg, Virginia$59$63
Sterling, Virginia$59$59
Reston, Virginia$56$60
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($53) and Georgia ($50). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nurse Managers is $60 per hour — Maryland pays 6% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Maryland$56$60
Pennsylvania$53$55
Georgia$50$53
West Virginia$44$47
Kentucky$44$46
Ohio$43$51
Tennessee$41$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Virginia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $55 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Nurse Managers is $60 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$55$58

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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