Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA

Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$46.97/hour

The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $46.97 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Virginia average of $54.68.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$46.97/hour

Fairfax, VA

4% higher than the US average.

$54.68/hour

Virginia

17% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$50/hour

This is 7% higher than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 11% higher than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

Middletown, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 12% higher than the Fairfax average of $46.97.

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Trauma 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
What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Fairfax?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma 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 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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