Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia

Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary

$56.33/hour

The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Virginia is $56.33 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $52.68.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$56.33/hour

Virginia

6% higher than the US average.

$52.68/hour

United States

How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($47) and Tennessee ($40). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $56 per hour — North Carolina pays 8% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$52$58
Georgia$47$53
Tennessee$40$41
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Virginia average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$49

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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