Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$35.36/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Virginia is $35.36 per hour. This is 52% lower than the US average of $53.72.
Last updated on January 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$35.36/hour
Virginia
52% lower than the US average.
$53.72/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Neonatal Intensive Care 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 Virginia average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $35 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 73% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $35 per hour — North Carolina pays 46% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Virginia average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 48% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $60 |
Last updated on January 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Ashburn, VA
$56-63/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Herndon, VA
$56-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Reston, VA
$43-57/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- StoneSprings Hospital Center
- Dulles, VA
$27-53/hour
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