Average Registered Nurse Salary

$49.86/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Salem, VA is $49.86 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $52.70.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.86/hour

Salem, VA

2% lower than the US average.

$52.70/hour

Virginia

4% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 52% lower than the Salem average of $49.86.

Raleigh, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 2% higher than the Salem average of $49.86.

Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 16% lower than the Salem average of $49.86.

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$46

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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