Average ICU Nurse Salary in California
ICU nurses in California earn an average of $127,179 per year (or $61.15 per hour).
California ICU nurses earn 57% higher than the national average salary for ICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
ICU nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $169,866 | $81 |
| 75th Percentile | $159,928 | $76 |
| Median | $128,553 | $61 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,497 | $48 |
80% of California ICU nurses earn between $80,071 and $169,866.
Cost-of-living adjusted ICU nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California ICU nurses earn about $115,198 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
ICU nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $98,630 per year |
| District of Columbia | $92,121 per year |
| Alaska | $87,044 per year |
| Massachusetts | $93,409 per year |
| Washington | $97,794 per year |
| New York | $95,186 per year |
| Nevada | $89,750 per year |
| New Jersey | $90,709 per year |
| Connecticut | $88,530 per year |
| Rhode Island | $81,083 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
At a $127,179 average annual salary, ICU nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), fertility nurses ($142,700), reproductive nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), ENT nurses ($135,964), womens health nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), nurse educators ($130,735), and primary care nurses ($130,735).
More about ICU nurses
ICU nurses or critical care nurses provide care to patients with life-threatening illnesses or conditions. They are trained to provide care for patients who need 24/7 nursing care. Their patients can be on several life-saving machines and medications.
Free nursing salary estimate
Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
