Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$48.10/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Georgia is $48.10 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $44.94.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.10/hour

Georgia

7% higher than the US average.

$44.94/hour

United States

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

Only Smyrna, Georgia reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Smyrna, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Smyrna, Georgia pays 26% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Smyrna, Georgia$35$48
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Georgia compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Florida ($33). For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — North Carolina pays 21% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Carolina$58$58
Florida$33$41
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Georgia?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Georgia average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$53

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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