VA · Suffolk · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Suffolk, VA

Nurse Practitioners in the Suffolk area earn a median of $60.25 per hour, about $125,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.89 and $62.91. That ranks 209th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 253rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Suffolk and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Suffolk.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Suffolk, VA

The metro median is 1% above the Virginia statewide median of $59.72 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 nurse practitioners employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.81$86,96033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.89$103,77020% below U.S. median
Median$60.25$125,3303% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.91$130,8501% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.97$135,1405% above U.S. median

How Suffolk ranks

  • 209th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 253rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 Virginia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Suffolk

  • 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 $60.25 median hour buys what $61.52 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Suffolk paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,169
  • Per year: $108,450
  • Per month: $9,038

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 Suffolk

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 practitioner 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 Suffolk

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes

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

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Chesapeake, VA18 mi$60.25/hr254,997
Portsmouth, VA19 mi$60.25/hr96,482
Richmond, VA74 mi$60.09/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC82 mi$54.65/hr54,541
Greenville, NC87 mi$60.51/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC116 mi$63.14/hr56,764

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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 Suffolk

Suffolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Suffolk, VA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $60.25 per hour, about $125,330 a year. The middle half earn between $49.89 and $62.91 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Suffolk a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 253rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 209th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Suffolk?

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

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Suffolk as a nurse practitioner?

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.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Suffolk 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.

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Your NP pay reportSuffolk, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Acadia HealthcareGalax, VA · 2 postings$75.50/ hr$60–$89
  • GoHealth Urgent CareBallston, VA · 3 postings$73.00/ hr$69–$77
  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 10 postings$67.50/ hr$52–$83
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 10 postings$65.94/ hr$55–$75

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$52Median$67.50High$83

28 NP postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 28 NP roles

  1. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $69.00–$77.00/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · Ballston, VA · posted today
  2. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $69.00–$77.00/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · West Springfield, VA · posted today

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