Registered Nurse Salary in Virginia

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Virginia.

Generated from 11 active jobs and 3 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$156,589

Hourly average

$75.28/hr

Low

$124,800

High

$188,292

Vs national

+59%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Virginia

3 pay samples
Low $124,800
Median $156,676
Mean $156,589
High $188,292
Low sample$124,800
Median$156,676
Mean$156,589
High sample$188,292

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$156,589
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$159,785

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$156,589
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level98 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$159,785
Estimated rent share8 cents of each gross-pay dollar

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Does Virginia pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$156,589 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$128,403

$112,744$140,930

Mid Level

3-5 years

$156,589

$140,930$172,248

Experienced

6-10 years

$176,946

$159,721$194,170

Senior

10+ years

$203,566

$181,643$227,054

What Affects RN Pay in Virginia?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Virginia

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Virginia is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Virginia?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Virginia is based on 3 listed-pay job samples across 11 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Virginia?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 11 active registered nurse openings in Virginia.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-25T08:03:34.420Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.