Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $93,600 | $98,331 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $45.00 | $47.27 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $92,582.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $84,349 | $63,700 | $102,900 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Virginia is $93,600, or about $45.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Virginia is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Virginia typically earn from $63,700 depending on the city and employer.
With 77,490 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $93,600, Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.