Average NICU Nurse Salary in California
NICU nurses in California earn an average of $125,506 per year (or $60.34 per hour).
California NICU nurses earn 55% higher than the national average salary for NICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
NICU nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $167,631 | $80 |
| 75th Percentile | $157,823 | $75 |
| Median | $126,862 | $60 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,161 | $48 |
80% of California NICU nurses earn between $79,018 and $167,631.
Cost-of-living adjusted NICU nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California NICU nurses earn about $113,683 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.
NICU nurses salaries in other states
| Massachusetts | $103,072 per year |
| Washington | $93,883 per year |
| New York | $93,320 per year |
| Nevada | $103,711 per year |
| New Jersey | $88,670 per year |
| Connecticut | $83,322 per year |
| Maryland | $78,838 per year |
| Arizona | $80,628 per year |
| Colorado | $80,397 per year |
| Texas | $77,663 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 |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $125,506 average annual salary, NICU 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), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about NICU nurses
NICU or neonatal nurses provide round-the-clock care for newborn infants who face a variety of medical issues right after birth. This list of medical conditions include premature birth, low birthweight and congential disabilities.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
