VA · Richmond · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Richmond, VA

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Richmond area is $43.14 per hour ($89,730 a year), with the typical range running from $37.67 to $46.76. That ranks 109th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 125th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Richmond. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Richmond.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Richmond, VA

The metro median is 1% above the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,440 registered nurses employed in the Richmond metro area, 23.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.22$67,02028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.67$78,35016% below U.S. median
Median$43.14$89,7304% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.76$97,2604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.62$119,85028% above U.S. median

How Richmond ranks

  • 109th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 125th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Richmond

  • Overall prices in Richmond run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.14 median hour buys what $44.08 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,553
  • Per year: $77,652
  • Per month: $6,471

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

Open Nurse Informaticist roles in Virginia

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Hospitals in Richmond

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Richmond Va Medical Center
Richmond, VA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Cjw Medical Center
Richmond, VA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals
Richmond, VA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Newport News, VA61 mi$39.03/hr183,056
Hampton, VA73 mi$39.03/hr137,596
Suffolk, VA74 mi$39.03/hr103,105
Portsmouth, VA77 mi$39.03/hr96,482
Norfolk, VA80 mi$39.03/hr231,105
Chesapeake, VA87 mi$39.03/hr254,997

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 Richmond

Richmond city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Richmond, VA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Richmond metro area have a median pay of $43.14 per hour, about $89,730 a year. The middle half earn between $37.67 and $46.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Richmond ranks 125th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Richmond?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond, led by Bon Secours St Marys Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Richmond 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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2What they are offering now

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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