Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Petersburg, VA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$35.34/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Petersburg, VA is $35.34 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Virginia average of $52.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Petersburg, VA compared to State and National Averages
$35.34/hour
Petersburg, VA
39% lower than the US average.
$52.07/hour
Virginia
6% higher than the US average.
$48.95/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
Richmond, Virginia
$53/hour
This is 33% higher than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 12% higher than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
Salem, Virginia
$31/hour
This is 13% lower than the Petersburg average of $35.34.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Petersburg?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on July 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Petersburg
- Petersburg, VA
$25-47/hour
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