Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$44.63/hour

The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Richmond, VA is $44.63 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Virginia average of $54.68.

Last updated on August 2, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.63/hour

Richmond, VA

2% lower than the US average.

$54.68/hour

Virginia

17% higher than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Waterbury, Connecticut

$52/hour

This is 15% higher than the Richmond average of $43.78.

Bristol, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 18% higher than the Richmond average of $43.78.

Middletown, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 18% higher than the Richmond average of $43.78.

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 Richmond, VA average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $45 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 33% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$58$62
Fairfax, Virginia$47$59

Last updated on August 2, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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