Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $80,350 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $50,270
90th percentile $102,410
Employed locally 730
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,270
    25th
    $68,000
    50th (median)
    $80,350
    75th
    $95,790
    90th
    $102,410

    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 Northwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Pharmacists $132,380
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Virginia is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Virginia is 14.2% 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 Northwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,270 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,000.