Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$54.09/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Virginia is $54.09 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $52.37.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$54.09/hour

Virginia

3% higher than the US average.

$52.37/hour

United States

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

Only Fairfax, Virginia reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Fairfax, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Virginia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $54 per hour — Fairfax, Virginia pays 13% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($58) and Maryland ($58). Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Virginia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $54 per hour — Delaware pays 10% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Delaware$60$61
New Jersey$58$61
Maryland$58$60
North Carolina$53$58
Pennsylvania$52$55
Ohio$50$51
Kentucky$44$46
West Virginia$39$41
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Virginia average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$46$56

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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