salary$127,820 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Richmond, VA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$147,610per year
Jobs in the area1,440people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Richmond?
Cheap. Rent of $1,644 a month takes 15.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Richmond, VA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Richmond, VA area is $127,820 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $96,720 and $147,610.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Richmond?
Typical rent of $1,644 a month takes 15.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Richmond, VA metro area.