Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Portsmouth, VA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$33.55/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $33.55 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Virginia average of $34.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, VA compared to State and National Averages
$33.55/hour
Portsmouth, VA
18% lower than the US average.
$34.88/hour
Virginia
14% lower than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Portsmouth average of $33.55.
Salem, Virginia
$30/hour
This is 11% lower than the Portsmouth average of $33.55.
Stamford, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 20% higher than the Portsmouth average of $33.55.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Manassas, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Leesburg, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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