Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$63.79/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Worcester, MA is $63.79 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of $70.86.

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Worcester, MA compared to State and National Averages

$63.79/hour

Worcester, MA

29% higher than the US average.

$70.86/hour

Massachusetts

36% higher than the US average.

$45.28/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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The Bronx, New York

$57/hour

This is 30% higher than the Worcester average of $39.89.

Newark, Delaware

$37/hour

This is 7% lower than the Worcester average of $39.89.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 5% lower than the Worcester average of $39.89.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Framingham, Massachusetts pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($60) and Springfield, Massachusetts ($58). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Worcester, MA average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $64 per hour, roughly in line with Framingham, Massachusetts.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts$64$73
Newton, Massachusetts$60$87
Springfield, Massachusetts$58$69
Belmont, Massachusetts$46$71

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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