Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$35.14/hour

The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Virginia is $35.14 per hour. This is 40% lower than the US average of $49.11.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$35.14/hour

Virginia

40% lower than the US average.

$49.11/hour

United States

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

Reston, Virginia pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($40). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $35 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 60% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia$56$62
Alexandria, Virginia$40$53
How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by District of Columbia ($46). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $35 per hour — North Carolina pays 41% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$50$58
District of Columbia$46$47
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Virginia average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 51% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$53$55

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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