New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Roanoke, VA

Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$31.38/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Roanoke, VA is $31.38 per hour. This is 15% lower than the Virginia average of $35.96.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Roanoke, VA compared to State and National Averages

$31.38/hour

Roanoke, VA

42% lower than the US average.

$35.96/hour

Virginia

24% lower than the US average.

$44.42/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Roanoke Compare to Other Cities

Search

Salem, Virginia

$35/hour

This is 11% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.

Asheboro, North Carolina

$31/hour

This is 2% lower than the Roanoke average of $31.38.

Richmond, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 13% higher than the Roanoke average of $31.38.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia$56$64
Fairfax, Virginia$56$64
Falls Church, Virginia$55$64
Leesburg, Virginia$54$60
Fredericksburg, Virginia$42$47
Reston, Virginia$42$47

Last updated on December 3, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

A Nurse holding a file folder

New Graduate Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Roanoke, VA

Be the first to know about new jobs for New Graduate Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article The Top 10 Highest-Paying RN Specialties in 2025
Pediatric CVOR nurses are among the highest paid RN specialties in 2025
The Top 10 Highest-Paying RN Specialties in 2025
Explore new career paths with potentially higher salaries by specializing in a niche.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article 10 Great Healthcare Employers in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
10 Great Healthcare Employers in Arlington, Virginia
Ignite your healthcare career with premier job opportunities in a vibrant locale near the nation’s capital.
See more Blog Posts