The median Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse salary is $61.18 per hour, or $127,254 per year, based on 108 job postings across 8 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$61.18
Median hourly
$127,254
Annual salary
$53-$68
Pay range
8
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse earns $61.18/hr, with most posted roles landing between $58.41 and $63.35/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +5.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Utica, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+5.5%
Current median: $60.92/hr
Prior period: $57.76/hr
Job openings
-80.4%
9 recent postings
Previous period: 46 postings
Daily pay signal
$60.92/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $60.92/hr, up from $57.76/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$52.62
$109,450/yr
Median
$61.18
$127,254/yr
Top earners
$67.92
$141,274/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $60.92/hr | 7 |
Mar 2026 | $58.36/hr | 48 |
Feb 2026 | $60.96/hr | 14 |
Jan 2026 | $62.00/hr | 23 |
Dec 2025 | $67.67/hr | 5 |
Nov 2025 | $68.56/hr | 11 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$64.24
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Estimated from national data
~$53.22
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Estimated from national data
~$66.68
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Estimated from national data
~$58.34
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Estimated from national data
~$66.46
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Estimated from national data
~$60.85
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22 postings · 10 companies
$61.67
$60-$62
Estimated from national data
~$56.71
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Estimated from national data
~$65.63
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Estimated from national data
~$60.34
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Estimated from national data
~$53.56
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Estimated from national data
~$53.77
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Estimated from national data
~$54.84
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Estimated from national data
~$61.70
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Estimated from national data
~$67.96
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Estimated from national data
~$60.53
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Estimated from national data
~$57.14
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Estimated from national data
~$58.65
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Estimated from national data
~$54.26
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Estimated from national data
~$62.57
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Estimated from national data
~$51.64
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Estimated from national data
~$52.87
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Estimated from national data
~$64.69
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Estimated from national data
~$54.15
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Estimated from national data
~$62.52
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Estimated from national data
~$68.33
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Estimated from national data
~$56.76
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Estimated from national data
~$65.40
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Estimated from national data
~$64.74
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Estimated from national data
~$65.24
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Estimated from national data
~$53.68
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13 postings · 13 companies
$50.48
$49-$53
11 postings · 5 companies
$68.56
$69-$69
Estimated from national data
~$56.35
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Estimated from national data
~$55.63
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Estimated from national data
~$53.44
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Estimated from national data
~$66.00
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Estimated from national data
~$60.78
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Estimated from national data
~$54.44
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Estimated from national data
~$51.06
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Estimated from national data
~$58.98
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Estimated from national data
~$51.93
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Estimated from national data
~$60.13
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Estimated from national data
~$64.12
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Estimated from national data
~$54.19
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Estimated from national data
~$53.52
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41 postings · 17 companies
$61.46
$61-$63
16 postings · 15 companies
$57.17
$54-$61
Estimated from national data
~$63.44
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Estimated from national data
~$64.62
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Estimated from national data
~$63.84
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse salaries.
Utica
New York · 11 postings
$68.56/hr
New Haven
Connecticut · 22 postings
$61.67/hr
Chesapeake
Virginia · 41 postings
$61.46/hr
Seattle
Washington · 16 postings
$57.17/hr
Albuquerque
New Mexico · 13 postings
$50.48/hr
Albuquerque
New Mexico · 13 postings
$50.48/hr
Seattle
Washington · 16 postings
$57.17/hr
Chesapeake
Virginia · 41 postings
$61.46/hr
New Haven
Connecticut · 22 postings
$61.67/hr
Utica
New York · 11 postings
$68.56/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse positions.
Solomon Page
12 postings
$68.56/hr
Access Healthcare
8 postings
$64.07/hr
Coast Medical Service
6 postings
$62.81/hr
American Traveler
5 postings
$62.00/hr
Pride Health
7 postings
$62.00/hr
Focus Staff
5 postings
$59.44/hr
Care Team Solutions
6 postings
$59.56/hr
Anders Group
5 postings
$59.96/hr
Glc On-the-go
5 postings
$61.42/hr
Pride Health
7 postings
$62.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiothoracic Icu Registered Nurse | 91 | $60.92/hr |
| Cticu Registered Nurse | 16 | $61.60/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse salary is $61.18 per hour, or $127,254 annually. Pay ranges from $52.62/hr (10th percentile) to $67.92/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 108 job postings, the highest paying states for Cardiothoracic Icu Nurses include New York, Connecticut, Virginia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 108 Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse job postings across 8 states, from 35 different healthcare employers.
Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 5.5%.
Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.17 to $6.74 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Utica offer $68.56/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $50.48/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Cardiothoracic Icu Nurses typically earn around $52.62 to $58.41 per hour ($109,450 to $121,493 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $61.18/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 108 active postings with listed compensation for Cardiothoracic Icu Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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