Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.65/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Virginia is $52.65 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $50.79.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.65/hour
Virginia
4% higher than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $57 | $61 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | $48 | $53 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
| Culpeper, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Virginia?
OR - Operating Room earns the most among Nursing specialties in Virginia, averaging $62 per hour, followed by Manager ($58) and Labor and Delivery ($57). OR - Operating Room also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — OR - Operating Room earns 18% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $62 | $71 |
| Manager | $58 | $62 |
| Labor and Delivery | $57 | $62 |
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $56 | $62 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $55 | $59 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Pennsylvania ($51). District of Columbia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — New Jersey pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| West Virginia | $42 | $47 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — CoreCivic pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $60 |
Last updated on October 7, 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) - Correctional House Supervisor
- Farmville Detention Center
- Farmville, VA
$132K-133K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Gentiva Hospice
- Fredericksburg, VA
$98K-150K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Ashburn, VA
$56-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Fairfax, VA
$48-71/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Herndon, VA
$48-71/hour
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