Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$53.07/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Virginia is $53.07 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $51.07.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$53.07/hour
Virginia
4% higher than the US average.
$51.07/hour
United States
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 Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 15% 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 |
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($40). For comparison, the Virginia average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — North Carolina pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
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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