Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 28% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$29.04/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Salem, VA is $29.04 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Virginia average of $34.20.

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$29.04/hour

Salem, VA

36% lower than the US average.

$34.20/hour

Virginia

16% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Richmond, Virginia

$32/hour

This is 5% higher than the Salem average of $30.34.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 8% higher than the Salem average of $30.34.

Augusta, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 9% higher than the Salem average of $30.34.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53
Leesburg, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$28	$32

Last updated on November 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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