Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $127,810 | $135,791 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $61.45 | $65.28 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $126,419.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $125,920 | $98,000 | $151,900 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Virginia is $127,810, or about $61.45 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Virginia is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Virginia typically earn from $98,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,110 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $127,810, Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.