Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$47.57/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Richmond, VA is $47.57 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Virginia average of $52.57.

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

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

$47.57/hour

Richmond, VA

6% lower than the US average.

$52.57/hour

Virginia

4% higher than the US average.

$50.33/hour

United States

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

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 19% lower than the Richmond average of $47.57.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 7% lower than the Richmond average of $47.57.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 50% lower than the Richmond average of $47.57.

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 28% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia	$61	$62
Ashburn, Virginia	$60	$63
Reston, Virginia	$57	$62
Richmond, Virginia	$48	$48

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

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