Registered Nurses Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $91,280 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.88
10th percentile $66,720
90th percentile $127,310
Employed locally 1,580
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,720
    25th
    $81,550
    50th (median)
    $91,280
    75th
    $101,450
    90th
    $127,310

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 111% Median Registered Nurses salary is 11% 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 Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,760
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,880
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,260
    Nurse Practitioners $126,540
    Pharmacists $132,020
    Physical Therapists $94,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Winchester?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Winchester, VA-WV is $43.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.37 or more per hour.

    Is Winchester above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 2.5% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,720 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,550.