Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$57.84/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Reston, VA is $57.84 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Virginia average of $52.29.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Reston, VA compared to State and National Averages

$57.84/hour

Reston, VA

21% higher than the US average.

$52.29/hour

Virginia

13% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Reston Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 44% lower than the Reston average of $57.84.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 53% lower than the Reston average of $57.84.

Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 55% lower than the Reston average of $57.84.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Ashburn, Virginia pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Reston, Virginia ($58). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Reston, VA average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 6% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Ashburn, Virginia$61$63
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$58$62
Salem, Virginia$48$52
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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