Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$35.32/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Richmond, VA is $35.32 per hour. This is 76% lower than the Virginia average of $62.22.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages
$35.32/hour
Richmond, VA
37% lower than the US average.
$62.22/hour
Virginia
22% higher than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 8% lower than the Richmond average of $35.34.
Charleston, South Carolina
$44/hour
This is 19% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 31% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Operating Room 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 Richmond, VA average for Operating Room Nurses is $35 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 62% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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