Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$47.16/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse is $47.16 per hour. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $48.28.
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$47.16/hour
2% lower than the nursing US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
Where do Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $79 | $97 |
| Nevada | $67 | $77 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $57 | $65 |
| Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Illinois | $48 | $50 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Florida | $39 | $49 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $55 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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