Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Great Falls, VA

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$53.06/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Great Falls, VA is $53.06 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $45.44.

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

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Great Falls, VA compared to State and National Averages

$53.06/hour

Great Falls, VA

14% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Great Falls Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

Waterbury, Connecticut

$52/hour

Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($58) and Fairfax, Virginia ($47). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 12% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$58$62
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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