Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Roanoke, VA
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$31.38/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Roanoke, VA is $31.38 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Virginia average of $30.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Roanoke, VA compared to State and National Averages
$31.38/hour
Roanoke, VA
53% lower than the US average.
$30.53/hour
Virginia
58% lower than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Roanoke Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Roanoke Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 37% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 25% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 39% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Oncology Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Salem, Virginia ($50) and Alexandria, Virginia ($40). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Roanoke, VA average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 79% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $62 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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