Registered Nurses pay range in Charlottesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $142,560 or more. The middle half of registered nurses in Charlottesville earn between $85,810 and $110,190.
- $68K10th
- $86K25th
- $99KMedian
- $110K75th
- $143K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,780 | $8,148 | $47.01 |
| Median | $99,320 | $8,277 | $47.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,810 | $7,151 | $41.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $110,190 | $9,182 | $52.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Registered Nurses pay in Charlottesville vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Registered nurses in Charlottesville earn 4% more than the Virginia average ($93,850) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($101,420). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $97,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $97,780 | $99,320 | $67,830 | $142,560 | 3,040 |
| Virginia | $93,850 | $93,600 | $67,830 | $125,580 | 77,490 |
| United States | $101,420 | $97,550 | $68,940 | $137,470 | 3,379,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Registered Nurses salary after taxes in Charlottesville
On the average salary of $97,780, a single filer in Charlottesville takes home about $72,810 a year, or $6,067 a month and $2,800 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Charlottesville a good place for registered nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlottesville area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.1), so the average $97,780 buys what about $98,622 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlottesville ($55,180). A typical home costs $473,058, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Registered Nurses salary in other Virginia cities
Charlottesville ranks 1st of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlottesville$97,780
- Winchester$95,540
- Richmond$92,010
- Staunton$89,960
- Virginia Beach$89,350
- Roanoke$88,750
- Lynchburg$85,400
- Blacksburg$84,090
Highest-paying cities for registered nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($194,950).
- San Jose, CA$194,950
- Vallejo, CA$182,820
- San Francisco, CA$176,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$170,000
- Sacramento, CA$164,200
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Registered Nurses salary in Charlottesville: questions
How much do registered nurses make an hour in Charlottesville?
$47.01 an hour on average, and $47.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level registered nurses salary in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,810, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the registered nurses take-home pay in Charlottesville?
About $72,810 a year ($6,067 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,780.
Do registered nurses earn more in Charlottesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141; area Charlottesville, VA (16820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.