salary$89,450 a year$43 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$114,610per year
Jobs in the area16,870people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Newport News?
OK. Rent of $1,538 a month takes 20.6% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Newport News, VA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $89,450 a year ($43 an hour). Most earn between $63,750 and $114,610.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Newport News?
Typical rent of $1,538 a month takes 20.6% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.