How much does a registered nurse make in Virginia?
$93,600a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Virginia. That is $45.00 an hour or $7,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.00
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 77,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,830Median: $93,600Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,830 | $32.61 | |
| 25th | $80,090 | $38.50 | |
| Median | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.38 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $102,700 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $99,320 |
| Winchester, VA | $95,650 |
| Richmond, VA | $93,580 |
| Staunton, VA | $92,390 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $89,450 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $81,230 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $80,450 |
| Roanoke, VA | $80,090 |
| Kingsport, TN | $76,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
| 26. Virginia | $93,600 |
| 27. Georgia | $93,550 |
| 28. Idaho | $92,460 |
| 29. Maine | $86,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $45.00 ($93,600 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $93,600 against $97,550 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for registered nurse pay?
Virginia ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays registered nurses the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $102,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.