Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,830 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.38
10th percentile $56,530
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 630
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,530
    25th
    $64,720
    50th (median)
    $79,830
    75th
    $93,550
    90th
    $96,420

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,260
    Pharmacists $131,360
    Paramedics $45,700
    Physical Therapists $99,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Virginia is $38.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.47 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Virginia is 14.7% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $56,530 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,720.