Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Charlottesville is 3,630.
  • Registered Nurses in Charlottesville earn an average of $75,950 per year or $36.51 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Registered Nurses who work in Charlottesville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Registered Nurses who work in Charlottesville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Charlottesville

  • Ranks #2 in Virginia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Virginia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #145 in the nation for salary and #134 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #160 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Virginia

Charlottesville Registered Nurses earn an average of $75,950 or $36.51 per hour which is almost same as Virginia average salary of $76,680.

AverageCharlottesvilleVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$36.51$36.87-0.98%
Annual Salary$75,950$76,680-0.95%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charlottesville Registered Nurses earn an average of $75,950 or $36.51 per hour which is 8% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,750.

AverageCharlottesvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$36.51$39.78-8.22%
Annual Salary$75,950$82,750-8.22%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Charlottesville earns an average annual salary of $78,599 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $76,680. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charlottesville is 3% less than the Virginia average, which means Charlottesville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $76,680.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $75,936.
  • Charlottesville average salary is $75,950.
  • Charlottesville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $78,599.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charlottesville$75,95096.63%$78,599
Virginia$76,680100.98%$75,936
U.S.$82,750$82,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Charlottesville, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $62,090 and $82,650 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $100,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Registered Nurses.

Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $52,830, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year363Under $52,830
15%2 – 4 years544$52,830 – $62,090
25%5 – 9 years908$62,090 – $78,930
25%10 – 14 years908$78,930 – $82,650
15%15 – 20 years544$78,930 – $100,390
10%20+ years363Above $100,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $75,950, Charlottesville Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($200,970), Nurse Practitioners ($111,690), and Nursing Instructors ($109,450).

However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,300), and LPNs ($50,180).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$200,970
Nurse Practitioners$111,690
Nursing Instructors $109,450
Registered Nurses$75,950
LPNs$50,180
Nursing Assistants$31,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charlottesville Registered Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Charlottesville is 3,630.

Registered Nurses earn an average of $75,950 per year or $36.51 per hour in Charlottesville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charlottesville Registered Nurses earn an average of $78,599 per year or $38 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Charlottesville are Nurse Anesthetists($200,970), Nurse Practitioners($111,690), Nursing Instructors ($109,450).


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Official Data Sources for Registered Nurses: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data