Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$48.75/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Salem, VA is $48.75 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $51.50.
Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages
$48.75/hour
Salem, VA
1% higher than the US average.
$51.50/hour
Virginia
6% higher than the US average.
$48.16/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Danville, Virginia
$31/hour
This is 58% lower than the Salem average of $48.75.
Beckley, West Virginia
$30/hour
This is 64% lower than the Salem average of $48.75.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Salem average of $48.75.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Salem?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $42 | $46 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $40 |
Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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