Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$54.35/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse is $54.35 per hour. This is 17% higher than the nursing US average of $45.37.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$54.35/hour

17% higher than the nursing US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

Where do Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses get paid the most?

Colorado pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($54) and Kansas ($54). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the national average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Colorado pays 3% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$56$63
Connecticut$54$55
Kansas$54$59
Texas$52$61
Georgia$51$53
Missouri$50$62
North Carolina$50$58
Ohio$45$51
Florida$43$51
Tennessee$39$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by UW Health ($50). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the national average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$54
UW Health$50$50

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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