Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$35.61/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Virginia is $35.61 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $50.78.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$35.61/hour
Virginia
43% lower than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
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 Virginia average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $36 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 71% 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 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by District of Columbia ($46) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $36 per hour — North Carolina pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $47 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Virginia average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $36 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 27% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $49 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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