What is the average RN salary in Great Falls?

The average RN salary in Great Falls is $87,261 per year. This figure is 6.8% below the U.S. RN median of $93,600 and is specific to Great Falls' workforce of 14,690 residents, reflecting local pay scales compared to the national benchmark.

How many hospitals are in Great Falls?

There are 0 hospitals located inside Great Falls. Because Great Falls has no in-town hospitals, nurses commonly find employment at nearby systems in Fairfax County or Washington, D.C.; nearby notable health systems include Inova Fairfax and Virginia Hospital Center outside Great Falls.

What is the cost of living in Great Falls?

The cost of living in Great Falls is high, with a Cost of Living Index of 135.2 (US avg = 100). Housing costs are a major driver of that index; Great Falls residents face substantially higher housing expenses compared with the national average.

Is Great Falls a good place for nurses?

Great Falls can be challenging for nurses seeking local hospitals because there are 0 hospitals in town, and RN pay of $87,261 is 6.8% below the U.S. median. High COL index (135.2) and long commutes to Fairfax or D.C. hospitals affect work-life balance for Great Falls nurses.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Great Falls?

Adjusted purchasing power for Great Falls nurses is $64,542 after accounting for the provided Adjusted Salary figure. With an RN average of $87,261 and a Cost of Living Index of 135.2, Great Falls nurses have lower real buying power compared to the unadjusted national median salary of $93,600.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Great Falls?

Yes — Virginia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so nurses with a valid multistate compact license may practice in Great Falls under multistate privileges. This allows compact-holders to work in Great Falls without obtaining a separate Virginia single-state license.

Nursing in Great Falls, VA

Practical guide to nursing in Great Falls, VA — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.