Registered Nurses Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $75,960 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.52
10th percentile $63,240
90th percentile $109,200
Employed locally 5,970
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,240
    25th
    $75,040
    50th (median)
    $75,960
    75th
    $95,950
    90th
    $109,200

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 113% Median Registered Nurses salary is 13% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420
    Physical Therapists $101,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Roanoke, VA is $36.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.74 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,240 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,040.