Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$38.81/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Richmond, VA is $38.81 per hour. This is 33% lower than the Virginia average of $51.47.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$38.81/hour

Richmond, VA

16% lower than the US average.

$51.47/hour

Virginia

12% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Woodbridge, Virginia

$45/hour

This is 3% higher than the Richmond average of $43.70.

Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 17% lower than the Richmond average of $43.70.

Wilmington, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 17% lower than the Richmond average of $43.70.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Fredericksburg, Virginia pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($56) and Fairfax, Virginia ($47). Fredericksburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $39 per hour — Fredericksburg, Virginia pays 53% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fredericksburg, Virginia$59$63
Reston, Virginia$56$60
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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