Registered Nurses Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Virginia
Registered Nurses in Virginia earn a median salary of $82,232 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.1% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 78,680 registered nurses are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $75,960 to $95,180 depending on location.
$82,232
Avg median salary in Virginia
$95,180
Highest paying metro
$75,960
Lowest paying metro
78,680
Employed in Virginia
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $95,180 | $82,640 | $104,480 | 2,850 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $91,280 | $81,550 | $101,450 | 1,580 |
| Richmond, VA | $89,730 | $78,350 | $97,250 | 15,440 |
| Southside Virginia | $82,140 | $75,320 | $96,250 | 2,170 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $81,840 | $73,560 | $95,280 | 2,490 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $81,430 | $70,180 | $84,320 | 1,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $81,170 | $76,700 | $97,790 | 16,270 |
| Northwest Virginia | $80,350 | $68,000 | $95,790 | 730 |
| Staunton, VA | $80,300 | $80,300 | $96,910 | 1,430 |
| West Virginia | $79,990 | $67,200 | $91,400 | 21,740 |
| Northeast Virginia | $79,830 | $64,720 | $93,550 | 630 |
| Southwest Virginia | $79,260 | $64,570 | $83,160 | 2,060 |
| Northern West Virginia | $77,980 | $64,450 | $92,600 | 2,770 |
| Southern West Virginia | $77,040 | $63,400 | $80,720 | 1,360 |
| Roanoke, VA | $75,960 | $75,040 | $95,950 | 5,970 |