Registered Nurses Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $95,180 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.76
10th percentile $66,390
90th percentile $136,770
Employed locally 2,850
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,390
    25th
    $82,640
    50th (median)
    $95,180
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $136,770

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 105% Median Registered Nurses salary is 5% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other$212,870
    Nurse Practitioners$129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,140
    Pharmacists$137,030
    Physical Therapists$102,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Charlottesville, VA is $45.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.54 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.7% above 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,390 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,640.