Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, VA
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Arlington, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 24% higher than the Virginia average of $30.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Arlington, VA
22% lower than the US average.
$30.53/hour
Virginia
60% lower than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Arlington average
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 6% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
Asheville, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 21% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Oncology Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($40). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 43% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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