Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$58.39/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Virginia is $58.39 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $52.51.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$58.39/hour
Virginia
10% higher than the US average.
$52.51/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Reston, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 5% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $44 | $48 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $71 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($53) and Pennsylvania ($50). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the Virginia average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Georgia pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $71 | $180 |
| North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $54 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Virginia average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $59 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Reston Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$48-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$41-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- John Randolph Medical Center
- Hopewell, VA
$37-56/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- LewisGale Medical Center
- Salem, VA
$37-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- LewisGale Hospital - Montgomery
- Blacksburg, VA
$32-49/hour
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