Registered Nurses Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $81,430 -13% vs national
Median hourly $39.15
10th percentile $62,760
90th percentile $97,150
Employed locally 1,190
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,760
    25th
    $70,180
    50th (median)
    $81,430
    75th
    $84,320
    90th
    $97,150

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 126% Median Registered Nurses salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $130,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $127,980
    Corvallis, OR $114,500
    Nevada $101,990

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,430
    Pharmacists$132,900
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50,140
    Physical Therapists$90,170
    Nurse Practitioners$124,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Blacksburg, VA is $39.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.83 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Blacksburg, VA is 13% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,760 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,180.