Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, VA

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$49.57/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Salem, VA is $49.57 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Virginia average of $51.86.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.57/hour

Salem, VA

3% higher than the US average.

$51.86/hour

Virginia

7% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

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

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 12% lower than the Salem average of $49.57.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 24% lower than the Salem average of $49.57.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 31% lower than the Salem average of $49.57.

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

Reston, Virginia pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($40). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 13% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$56	$62
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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