VA · Alexandria · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Alexandria, VA

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Alexandria area is $48.94 per hour ($101,800 a year), with the typical range running from $40.18 to $53.25. That ranks 56th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 100th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Alexandria.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Alexandria, VA

The metro median is 15% above the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 43,640 registered nurses employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 14.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.20$79,46015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.18$83,57011% below U.S. median
Median$48.94$101,8009% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.25$110,76018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.18$129,33038% above U.S. median

How Alexandria ranks

  • 56th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 100th of 335 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Alexandria

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.94 median hour buys what $44.95 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,762
  • Per year: $88,092
  • Per month: $7,341

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Alexandria

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Washington, DC7 mi$48.94/hr702,250
Rockville, MD19 mi$48.94/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD42 mi$46.70/hr568,271
Richmond, VA92 mi$43.14/hr233,655
Lancaster, PA94 mi$39.99/hr58,441
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$42.70/hr51,164

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Virginia · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Alexandria

Alexandria city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Alexandria, VA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $48.94 per hour, about $101,800 a year. The middle half earn between $40.18 and $53.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Alexandria a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 100th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 56th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Alexandria?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Alexandria, led by Inova Alexandria Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Alexandria as a nurse informaticist?

Virginia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

11 Informaticist postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Informaticist roles

  1. Clinical Informatics Specialist (CIT, Hybrid Onsite)Permanent
    $79k–$118k/ year
    Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA · posted yesterday

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