Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA

Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$46.97/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $46.97 per hour. This is 18% lower than the Virginia average of $55.55.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages

$46.97/hour

Fairfax, VA

4% higher than the US average.

$55.55/hour

Virginia

19% higher than the US average.

$45.19/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 17% lower than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 14% higher than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 6% lower than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

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 Fairfax, VA average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 27% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$58$62
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59
Woodbridge, Virginia$45$53
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Fairfax?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Registered Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$49

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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