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13 jobs analyzed

Intensivist salary:
$170.00/hr

The median Intensivist salary is $170.00 per hour, or $353,600 per year, based on 13 job postings across 6 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$170.00

Median hourly

$353,600

Annual salary

$49-$225

Pay range

6

States tracked

Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Intensivist make in 2026?

A typical Intensivist earns $170.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $68.00 and $208.50/hr.

Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +138.3% movement versus the prior period.

Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.

Pay range

Most Intensivist roles cluster between $68.00 and $208.50/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end
$48.50$170.00 median$224.50

Entry / low

$48.50

$100,880/yr

Median

$170.00

$353,600/yr

Top earners

$224.50

$466,960/yr

BY LOCATION

Intensivist salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabamaEst.
~$40.03/hr
AKAlaskaEst.
~$37.29/hr
AZArizonaEst.
~$30.96/hr
ARArkansasEst.
~$37.36/hr
CACaliforniaEst.
~$37.11/hr
COColoradoEst.
~$38.83/hr
CTConnecticutEst.
~$36.03/hr
DEDelawareEst.
~$36.41/hr
DCDistrict of ColumbiaEst.
~$35.12/hr
FLFloridaEst.
~$37.75/hr
GAGeorgiaEst.
~$33.79/hr
HIHawaiiEst.
~$37.61/hr
IDIdahoEst.
~$34.63/hr
ILIllinoisEst.
~$39.33/hr
INIndianaEst.
~$31.71/hr

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

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PAY FACTORS

What affects Intensivist pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Intensivist salaries.

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FAQ

Common questions about Intensivist pay

What is the average Intensivist salary?

The median Intensivist salary is $170.00 per hour, or $353,600 annually. Pay ranges from $48.50/hr (10th percentile) to $224.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Intensivists the most?

Based on 13 job postings, the highest paying states for Intensivists include various states. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Intensivist jobs are available?

There are currently 13 Intensivist job postings across 6 states, from 9 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Intensivist pay?

Intensivist 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.

Is Intensivist pay going up or down?

Intensivist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 138.3%.

What is the highest paying Intensivist specialty?

Intensivist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $38.50 to $54.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Intensivists get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Intensivist pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.

How much do entry-level Intensivists make?

Entry-level Intensivists typically earn around $48.50 to $68.00 per hour ($100,880 to $141,440 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $170.00/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 13 active postings with listed compensation for Intensivist. 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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