Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$31.20/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $31.20 per hour. This is 69% lower than the Virginia average of $52.80.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages
$31.20/hour
Fairfax, VA
47% lower than the US average.
$52.80/hour
Virginia
13% higher than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
Reston, Virginia
$59/hour
This is 32% higher than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Fairfax average
Richmond, Virginia
$44/hour
This is 10% higher than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Fredericksburg, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 96% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Fredericksburg, Virginia | $59 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $49 | $52 |
| Blacksburg, Virginia | $47 | $53 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $44 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Fairfax?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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