Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $79,260 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.11
10th percentile $51,780
90th percentile $97,060
Employed locally 2,060
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,780
    25th
    $64,570
    50th (median)
    $79,260
    75th
    $83,160
    90th
    $97,060

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,920
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,900
    Pharmacists $131,640
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,440
    Nurse Practitioners $116,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Virginia is $38.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Virginia is 15.3% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $51,780 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,570.