VA · Hampton · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Hampton, VA

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Hampton area earn a median of $53.23 per hour, about $110,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.24 and $71.63. That ranks 145th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 180th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 11 open roles with published pay are listed for Hampton and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hampton.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Director of Nursing

Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA

$147k–$229k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req JR-105899
Top 25% pay
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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Hampton, VA

The metro median is 11% below the Virginia statewide median of $59.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 medical and health services managers employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.83$74,53037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.24$92,02022% below U.S. median
Median$53.23$110,7206% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$71.63$148,99026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$96.49$200,70070% above U.S. median

How Hampton ranks

  • 145th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 180th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 8 Virginia metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Hampton

  • 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 $53.23 median hour buys what $54.35 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

Estimate your Hampton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,916
  • Per year: $95,814
  • Per month: $7,984

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Hampton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Hampton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Hampton, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hampton Va Medical Center
Hampton, VA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Sentara Careplex Hospital
Hampton, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Hampton city

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hampton city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Norfolk, VA9 mi$53.23/hr231,105
Newport News, VA13 mi$53.23/hr183,056
Richmond, VA73 mi$60.47/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC112 mi$45.76/hr54,541
Greenville, NC117 mi$61.57/hr95,138
Alexandria, VA130 mi$65.62/hr159,102

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License and tax basics in Virginia

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.

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 Hampton

Hampton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Hampton, VA?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $53.23 per hour, about $110,720 a year. The middle half earn between $44.24 and $71.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Hampton a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 180th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Hampton?

We list 11 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hampton.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Hampton as a nurse manager & leadership?

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.

Is Hampton in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hampton city. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hampton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hampton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Hampton?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 6 postings$72.83/ hr$48–$87
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 11 postings$72.82/ hr$50–$110
  • The University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · 2 wage offers$72.48/ hr$72–$73
  • Centra HealthLynchburg, VA · 3 postings$56.16/ hr$42–$77

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$62.21High$87

36 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Virginia, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 36 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Associate Director for Patient Care Service/ Nurse ExecutivePermanent
    $183k–$228k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salem, VA · posted today
  2. Nurse Manager (RN) - Health at Home Inpatient - DaysPermanent
    $92k–$152k/ year
    VCU Health System · Richmond, VA · posted today

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