Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$52.96/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Virginia is $52.96 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $57.23.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.96/hour
Virginia
8% lower than the US average.
$57.23/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Operating Room Circulating Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Tennessee pays 23% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$43-64/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Fairfax, VA
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Herndon, VA
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Reston, VA
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Stone Springs Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Dulles, VA
$41-62/hour
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