Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.06/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Virginia is $52.06 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $47.45.
Last updated on May 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.06/hour
Virginia
9% higher than the US average.
$47.45/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culpeper, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Warrenton, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Front Royal, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Woodbridge, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Manassas, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
| Leesburg, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Virginia?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Virginia?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educator | $53 | $54 |
| Long Term Care | $52 | $54 |
| Rehabilitation | $52 | $54 |
| Nursing Home | $52 | $54 |
| Hospice | $50 | $52 |
| STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care | $50 | $54 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $50 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $50 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Georgia | $45 | $53 |
| Ohio | $43 | $47 |
| South Carolina | $32 | $45 |
| Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $35 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $50 | $50 |
| Bayada OTA | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $51 |
Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Amherst, VA
$47-54/hour
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- Farmville Detention Center
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