Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Virginia average of $51.18.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Fairfax, VA
21% lower than the US average.
$51.18/hour
Virginia
5% higher than the US average.
$48.38/hour
United States
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 21% lower than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 9% lower than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
Bristol, Connecticut
$50/hour
This is 19% higher than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Virginia | $49 | $54 |
Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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