Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$35.68/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Richmond, VA is $35.68 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Virginia average of $34.88.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$35.68/hour

Richmond, VA

11% lower than the US average.

$34.88/hour

Virginia

14% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Salem, Virginia

$30/hour

This is 6% lower than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Stamford, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 23% higher than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Norwalk, Connecticut

$42/hour

This is 23% higher than the Richmond average of $32.19.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53
Leesburg, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Richmond?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$36	$43

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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