Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, DE

Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$37.33/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Newark, DE is $37.33 per hour. This is 47% lower than the Delaware average of $54.89.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Newark, DE compared to State and National Averages

$37.33/hour

Newark, DE

21% lower than the US average.

$54.89/hour

Delaware

18% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 7% higher than the Newark average of $37.33.

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 29% higher than the Newark average of $37.33.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 15% higher than the Newark average of $37.33.

What cities in Delaware pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware pay Surgical ICU Nurses the most, both averaging $37 per hour. Newark, Delaware also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Newark, DE average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour, roughly in line with Newark, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Newark, Delaware$37$49
Wilmington, Delaware$37$49

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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