Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Delaware

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$54.89/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Delaware is $54.89 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $51.55.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Delaware compared to National Averages

$54.89/hour

Delaware

6% higher than the US average.

$51.55/hour

United States

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

Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour. Newark, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Delaware average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay 32% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Newark, Delaware$37$49
Wilmington, Delaware$37$49
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Delaware compare to nearby states?

Only North Carolina reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Delaware average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — North Carolina pays 6% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$58$58

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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