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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$51.86/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Virginia is $51.86 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $44.94.

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

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$51.86/hour

Virginia

13% higher than the US average.

$44.94/hour

United States

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 Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 8% more.

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

How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Only North Carolina reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — North Carolina pays 12% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$58	$58

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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