Intermediate Care Nurse Salary Guide
Average Intermediate Care Nurse Salary
$49.61/hour
The average salary for a Intermediate Care Nurse is $49.61 per hour. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $50.84.
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Intermediate Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$49.61/hour
2% lower than the nursing US average.
$50.84/hour
United States
Where do Intermediate Care Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($72) and New York ($64). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $50 per hour — California pays 59% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $100 |
| Massachusetts | $72 | $87 |
| New York | $64 | $75 |
| New Mexico | $64 | $72 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $58 | $65 |
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Alaska | $55 | $59 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Virginia | $53 | $62 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $53 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $51 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Idaho | $48 | $52 |
| Arizona | $48 | $55 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $47 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Utah | $44 | $50 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Florida | $40 | $51 |
| South Carolina | $40 | $46 |
| Michigan | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Intermediate Care Nurse jobs?
Tenet North Cal pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $85 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($64) and Community Medical Centers ($58). For comparison, the national average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $50 per hour — Tenet North Cal pays 71% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $85 | $85 |
| Tenet Desert | $64 | $67 |
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $58 |
| UW Health | $51 | $59 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $50 | $50 |
| Curam Staffing | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $75 |
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Maximum Healthcare Solutions | $46 | $46 |
| MaineGeneral Health | $46 | $46 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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