Nurse Practitioner Salary in Virginia: $127,810 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Virginia earn a median of $127,810 per year — $61.45 an hour — $4,490 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #41 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Virginia NPs earn between $99,990 and $161,470. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Virginia NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Virginia NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Virginia
The median NP in Virginia out-earns the median RN by $34,210 per year (37%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Virginia With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Virginia side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Virginia | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $127,810 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $61.45/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $99,990 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $139,500 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $161,470 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 7,110 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Virginia’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Virginia?
NPs in Virginia earn a median of $127,810 per year — $61.45 per hour — $4,490 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Virginia #41 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Virginia?
The median NP in Virginia earns $127,810 versus $93,600 for the median RN — a difference of $34,210 per year (37%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Virginia?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Virginia, the 10th percentile is $99,990 and the 25th percentile is $109,180. Most NPs move toward the $127,810 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Virginia?
7,110 nurse practitioners are employed in Virginia per the BLS May 2025 estimates.