The median Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) salary is $67.00 per hour, or $139,360 per year, based on 1,379 job postings across 73 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$67.00
Median hourly
$139,360
Annual salary
$51-$87
Pay range
73
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) earns $67.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $59.00 and $77.61/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +12.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Honolulu, HAWAII is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Canton, GEORGIA 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
+12.2%
Current median: $70.00/hr
Prior period: $62.41/hr
Job openings
-39.1%
235 recent postings
Previous period: 386 postings
Daily pay signal
$68.61/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) 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 $70.00/hr, up from $62.41/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
$51.00
$106,080/yr
Median
$67.00
$139,360/yr
Top earners
$86.75
$180,440/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $70.00/hr | 220 |
Mar 2026 | $62.50/hr | 401 |
Feb 2026 | $75.00/hr | 204 |
Jan 2026 | $71.00/hr | 162 |
Dec 2025 | $68.13/hr | 139 |
Nov 2025 | $67.00/hr | 253 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
13 postings · 12 companies
$47.00
$46-$47
Estimated from national data
~$70.67
—
14 postings · 4 companies
$60.52
$59-$61
31 postings · 19 companies
$52.31
$49-$54
266 postings · 49 companies
$82.92
$72-$91
41 postings · 4 companies
$73.00
$61-$73
22 postings · 8 companies
$71.98
$68-$75
Estimated from national data
~$70.05
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$60.67
$56-$65
Estimated from national data
~$59.49
—
49 postings · 24 companies
$46.00
$45-$48
10 postings · 4 companies
$91.86
$79-$93
Estimated from national data
~$59.95
—
136 postings · 32 companies
$74.00
$71-$78
6 postings · 3 companies
$55.00
$53-$62
7 postings · 1 companies
$67.00
$67-$68
Estimated from national data
~$55.59
—
Estimated from national data
~$72.14
—
12 postings · 6 companies
$56.82
$55-$58
Estimated from national data
~$68.25
—
23 postings · 12 companies
$57.00
$54-$60
56 postings · 15 companies
$72.63
$67-$76
14 postings · 8 companies
$66.00
$65-$70
11 postings · 8 companies
$69.50
$67-$72
Estimated from national data
~$70.02
—
34 postings · 21 companies
$54.38
$50-$63
14 postings · 8 companies
$74.31
$60-$79
Estimated from national data
~$60.10
—
10 postings · 8 companies
$57.67
$56-$62
5 postings · 4 companies
$68.00
$68-$68
18 postings · 5 companies
$69.00
$50-$77
Estimated from national data
~$68.79
—
78 postings · 18 companies
$80.28
$76-$83
13 postings · 6 companies
$49.00
$49-$73
12 postings · 7 companies
$61.90
$59-$75
24 postings · 15 companies
$66.08
$65-$67
46 postings · 13 companies
$65.00
$64-$66
9 postings · 7 companies
$63.75
$62-$67
25 postings · 6 companies
$67.00
$56-$75
7 postings · 5 companies
$71.00
$71-$74
Estimated from national data
~$60.59
—
26 postings · 9 companies
$62.63
$61-$67
5 postings · 1 companies
$53.00
$51-$53
67 postings · 22 companies
$55.00
$46-$63
Estimated from national data
~$69.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$71.45
—
17 postings · 3 companies
$63.00
$63-$64
23 postings · 1 companies
$63.00
$56-$67
Estimated from national data
~$64.30
—
112 postings · 34 companies
$66.22
$61-$76
Estimated from national data
~$63.25
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) salaries.
Honolulu
Hawaii · 10 postings
$91.86/hr
Greenbrae
California · 92 postings
$89.79/hr
Bronx
New York · 11 postings
$84.00/hr
New York
New York · 23 postings
$83.00/hr
Stockton
California · 30 postings
$79.72/hr
Canton
Georgia · 36 postings
$46.64/hr
Birmingham
Alabama · 12 postings
$47.02/hr
Joplin
Missouri · 18 postings
$50.10/hr
Bentonville
Arkansas · 20 postings
$50.65/hr
New Lenox
Illinois · 22 postings
$55.33/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) positions.
Kaiser Permanente
9 postings
$102.09/hr
Catalytic Solutions
5 postings
$92.64/hr
Synergy Medical Staffing
6 postings
$91.39/hr
Medical Solutions
23 postings
$90.89/hr
Jackson Nurse Professionals
5 postings
$84.58/hr
Healthtrust Workforce Solutions Hca
5 postings
$53.17/hr
Gqr Healthcare
16 postings
$58.64/hr
Meda Health
12 postings
$61.13/hr
Premier Medical Staffing Services
17 postings
$61.15/hr
Uniti Med
14 postings
$61.99/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nicu Registered Nurse | 512 | $71.71/hr |
| Neonatal Icu Registered Nurse | 92 | $62.72/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $2,412/wk | 56 | $67.00/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $1,656/wk | 38 | $46.00/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $1,908/wk | 34 | $53.00/hr |
| Level Iii Nicu Registered Nurse | 33 | $90.11/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $2,340/wk | 32 | $65.00/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $2,016/wk | 31 | $56.00/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $2,124/wk | 30 | $59.00/hr |
| Nurse - Neonatal Icu (nicu) $2,196/wk | 26 | $61.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) salaries.
FAQ
The median Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) salary is $67.00 per hour, or $139,360 annually. Pay ranges from $51.00/hr (10th percentile) to $86.75/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,379 job postings, the highest paying states for Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu)s include Hawaii, California, New York. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,379 Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) job postings across 73 states, from 80 different healthcare employers.
Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) 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.
Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 12.2%.
Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $10.61 to $19.75 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Honolulu offer $91.86/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $46.64/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu)s typically earn around $51.00 to $59.00 per hour ($106,080 to $122,720 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $67.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,379 active postings with listed compensation for Neonatal Icu Nurse (nicu). 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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