Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia

Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$45.83/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.83 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $51.59.

Last updated on October 6, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$45.83/hour

District of Columbia

13% lower than the US average.

$51.59/hour

United States

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $46 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 13% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$40$53
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($54) and Connecticut ($53). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $46 per hour — Virginia pays 21% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$56$59
North Carolina$54$58
Connecticut$53$55

Last updated on October 6, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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