Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$42.26/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Richmond, VA is $42.26 per hour. This is 16% higher than the Virginia average of $35.61.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.26/hour

Richmond, VA

20% lower than the US average.

$35.61/hour

Virginia

43% lower than the US average.

$50.75/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 8% higher than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 9% lower than the Richmond average of $47.72.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 48% lower than the Richmond average of $47.72.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Herndon, Virginia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Fairfax, Virginia ($59). Fairfax, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $42 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 44% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia	$61	$62
Ashburn, Virginia	$60	$63
Fairfax, Virginia	$59	$65
Reston, Virginia	$57	$62
Richmond, Virginia	$48	$48

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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