Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, VA
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Arlington, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Virginia average of $55.55.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Arlington, VA
13% lower than the US average.
$55.55/hour
Virginia
19% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Arlington average
Waterbury, Connecticut
$50/hour
This is 20% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
Bristol, Connecticut
$53/hour
This is 24% higher than the Arlington average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($58) and Fairfax, Virginia ($47). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 48% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $47 | $59 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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