Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Fredericksburg is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Reston, paying up to $47/hr, Culpeper, paying up to $53/hr, and Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$33.84/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Salem, VA is $33.84 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $35.77.

Last updated on January 30, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$33.84/hour

Salem, VA

33% lower than the US average.

$35.77/hour

Virginia

26% lower than the US average.

$45.05/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Roanoke, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 11% lower than the Salem average of $34.90.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$28/hour

This is 24% lower than the Salem average of $34.90.

Danville, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 13% lower than the Salem average of $34.90.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fredericksburg, Virginia	$43	$47
Reston, Virginia	$41	$47
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Warrenton, Virginia	$40	$53
Front Royal, Virginia	$34	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53

Last updated on January 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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