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Nurse Informaticist jobs in Portsmouth, VA
Pay for nurse informaticists in the Portsmouth area centers on $39.03 per hour, or about $81,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.87 and the upper quarter over $47.01. That ranks 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 292nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth. The free report below lists employers near Portsmouth and what they pay.
- $39.03median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 16,270nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Portsmouth, VA
The metro median is 9% below the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 16,270 registered nurses employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 21.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.55 | $63,540 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.87 | $76,690 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.03 | $81,170 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.01 | $97,780 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.63 | $115,710 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Portsmouth ranks
- 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 292nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas
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 Portsmouth
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.03 median hour buys what $39.85 buys at the national price level, 11% below 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$1,405
- Per year: $70,254
- Per month: $5,854
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Portsmouth
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nmc Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 8 mi | $39.03/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | $39.03/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 77 mi | $43.14/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 101 mi | $38.99/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 104 mi | $38.88/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 135 mi | $40.80/hr | 56,764 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Portsmouth, VA?
Nurse Informaticists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $39.03 per hour, about $81,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.87 and $47.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portsmouth a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 292nd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Portsmouth?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth, led by Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Portsmouth 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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- 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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