What RNs earn in Richmond
Registered nurses in the Richmond, VA metro earn a median of $93,580 a year, 4% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $79,810 and $98,530, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Richmond ranks #32 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $93,580 | $79,810 – $98,530 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,820 | $107,830 – $135,410 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $235,320 | $163,340 – $270,470 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Richmond nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,655 a month in Richmond, which is roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 15,700 RNs work in this metro, the #43 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 80 healthcare employers in Richmond, including 22 behavioral health facilities, 20 long-term care facilities, 18 dialysis centers and 11 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Richmond
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Richmond
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Richmond healthcare news
- Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU consistently ranked among best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World ReportVCU Health · Sep 15
- Virginia families say nursing home crackdown doesn't go far enoughAxios · Sep 14
- Identical twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their Virginia hometown to co-run an ERCBS News · Sep 25
- Analysis Finds Bon Secours Hospitals are Not Compliant with the Hospital Price Transparency RulePatientRightsAdvocate.org · Sep 28
- In wake of tragedy, family accuses Richmond State Hospital of negligencePal-Item · Oct 2
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How much do registered nurses make in Richmond?
The median RN salary in the Richmond, VA metro is $93,580 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $79,810 and $98,530.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Richmond?
Nurse practitioners in the Richmond metro earn a median of $127,820 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Richmond?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,655 a month in Richmond, roughly 21% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Richmond?
Hospitals in the Richmond area include Bon Secours St Marys Hospital, Richmond Va Medical Center, Cjw Medical Center, Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Richmond?
Browse current Virginia openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Richmond can find you, and compare pay using the Virginia salary guide.