Registered Nurses Salary in Virginia
Registered Nurses in Virginia earn a median of $93,600 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 77,490
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,830; the top 10% earn over $125,580. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Critical Care Nurses$93,600 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,920 median in Virginia
- Acute Care Nurses$93,600 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$135,710 median in Virginia
- Nurse Practitioners$127,810 median in Virginia
- Physician Assistants$135,940 median in Virginia
Registered Nurses pay in Virginia
How much do registered nurses make in Virginia?
The median is $93,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,830 and the top 10% earn over $125,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.