verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$127,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.45/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
7,110
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,414 #46 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Virginia, explained

Nurse practitioners in Virginia earn a median of $127,810 per year ($61.45 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $99,990, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $161,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $127,810 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $127,810 is worth about $126,414 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #46 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$99,990
$48.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$127,810
$61.45/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,470
$77.63/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $127,810 $126,414
District of Columbia $135,880 $123,639 −$8,070
Maryland $131,110 $124,915 −$3,300
North Carolina $128,990 $136,749 −$1,180
West Virginia $127,320 $142,262 +$490
Kentucky $122,870 $136,281 +$4,940
Tennessee $117,590 $127,996 +$10,220

Nurse Practitioner in Virginia: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Virginia?

Nurse practitioners in Virginia earn a median of $127,810 per year ($61.45 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Virginia pay nurse practitioners well?

At $127,810, Virginia pays 3% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 7,110 work in the state.

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