Registered Nurse salary in Virginia
Registered Nurses in Virginia earn a median of $42.70 per hour, about $88,820 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $37.33 and $48.52 per hour. The highest median among Virginia metro areas is in Charlottesville, VA, at $45.76 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $42.70median pay per hour
- $88,820median pay per year
- 77,420registered nurses employed in Virginia
- #19of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Virginia: percentiles
| Level | Virginia per hour | Virginia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.95 | $64,380 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $37.33 | $77,650 | $37.79 |
| Median | $42.70 | $88,820 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $48.52 | $100,920 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $59.64 | $124,050 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Virginia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Virginia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $45.76 | $95,180 | 2,850 | 7% above | — |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $43.88 | $91,280 | 1,580 | 3% above | $45.50 |
| Richmond, VA | $43.14 | $89,730 | 15,440 | 1% above | $44.08 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $39.34 | $81,840 | 2,490 | 8% below | $44.02 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $39.15 | $81,430 | 1,190 | 8% below | $42.23 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $39.03 | $81,170 | 16,270 | 9% below | $39.85 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $38.61 | $80,300 | 1,430 | 10% below | $42.37 |
| Roanoke, VA | $36.52 | $75,960 | 5,970 | 14% below | $39.01 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Virginia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $50.27 | $104,550 | 18% above Virginia |
| Kentucky | $38.42 | $79,910 | 10% below Virginia |
| Maryland | $46.55 | $96,830 | 9% above Virginia |
| North Carolina | $39.36 | $81,860 | 8% below Virginia |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 11% below Virginia |
| West Virginia | $38.46 | $79,990 | 10% below Virginia |
What employers are posting in Virginia
- 684roles with published pay
- $46.12median pay per hour
- $34–$61typical published range
- 16employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 255 | $51.47 |
| VCU Health System | 105 | $41.75 |
| Mary Washington Healthcare | 87 | $48.43 |
| Carilion Clinic | 83 | $41.90 |
| Valley Health | 59 | $41.44 |
| Centra Health | 25 | $44.48 |
| LifePoint Health | 22 | $37 |
| Riverside Health System | 17 | $45.84 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 684 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Virginia?
The median is $42.70 per hour, about $88,820 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.95 and the top 10% earn over $59.64 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Virginia metro areas, Charlottesville, VA has the highest median at $45.76 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Virginia rank for registered nurse pay?
Virginia ranks 19th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Veterans Health AdministrationRichmond, VA · 2 postings$60.98/ hr$40–$82
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 255 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$74
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 87 postings$48.43/ hr$34–$65
- US Oncology NetworkHampton, VA · 3 postings$48.30/ hr$32–$65
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684 RN postings with published pay in Virginia, 597 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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