Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$49.14/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Salem, VA is $49.14 per hour. This is 8% lower than the Virginia average of $53.07.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages
$49.14/hour
Salem, VA
8% higher than the US average.
$53.07/hour
Virginia
15% higher than the US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 7% higher than the Salem average of $49.14.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 23% lower than the Salem average of $49.14.
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 15% higher than the Salem average of $49.14.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Herndon, Virginia ($59) and Sterling, Virginia ($59). Ashburn, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 24% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $61 | $63 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Sterling, Virginia | $59 | $59 |
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $60 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $47 | $59 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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