Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

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Average Oncology Nurse Salary

$29.92/hour

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Salem, VA is $29.92 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Virginia average of $30.53.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Oncology Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$29.92/hour

Salem, VA

61% 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 Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 24% lower than the Salem average of $49.78.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 4% higher than the Salem average of $49.78.

Tampa, Florida

$33/hour

This is 53% lower than the Salem average of $49.78.

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 Salem, VA average for Oncology Nurses is $30 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 88% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$56	$62
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Oncology Nurse jobs in Salem?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Oncology Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Oncology Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 32% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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