The median Surgical Icu Nurse salary is $60.00 per hour, or $124,800 per year, based on 273 job postings across 37 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$60.00
Median hourly
$124,800
Annual salary
$46-$71
Pay range
37
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Surgical Icu Nurse earns $60.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $55.00 and $66.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +0.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Boston, MASSACHUSETTS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Atlanta, 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
+0.5%
Current median: $59.31/hr
Prior period: $59.00/hr
Job openings
-54.7%
34 recent postings
Previous period: 75 postings
Daily pay signal
$53.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Surgical 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 $59.31/hr, up from $59.00/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
$46.00
$95,680/yr
Median
$60.00
$124,800/yr
Top earners
$71.14
$147,971/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $59.07/hr | 32 |
Mar 2026 | $59.00/hr | 77 |
Feb 2026 | $61.95/hr | 22 |
Jan 2026 | $56.00/hr | 32 |
Dec 2025 | $64.17/hr | 43 |
Nov 2025 | $63.00/hr | 67 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
16 postings · 11 companies
$49.00
$47-$51
Estimated from national data
~$50.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$53.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.84
—
10 postings · 2 companies
$64.75
$64-$70
Estimated from national data
~$49.76
—
Estimated from national data
~$55.27
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.24
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.73
—
Estimated from national data
~$64.78
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20 postings · 5 companies
$55.09
$46-$58
Estimated from national data
~$50.95
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.11
—
13 postings · 9 companies
$62.83
$62-$64
Estimated from national data
~$54.69
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.67
—
Estimated from national data
~$54.25
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.14
—
13 postings · 3 companies
$54.00
$54-$54
Estimated from national data
~$66.65
—
22 postings · 1 companies
$59.00
$57-$59
23 postings · 10 companies
$70.58
$69-$77
12 postings · 3 companies
$58.00
$54-$62
Estimated from national data
~$53.00
—
Estimated from national data
~$53.86
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.07
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.28
—
Estimated from national data
~$54.20
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.66
—
Estimated from national data
~$62.10
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.80
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.01
—
25 postings · 9 companies
$63.00
$63-$70
Estimated from national data
~$59.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.01
—
17 postings · 14 companies
$60.00
$60-$61
Estimated from national data
~$54.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.84
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$61.98
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8 postings · 8 companies
$63.53
$62-$64
9 postings · 1 companies
$46.00
$46-$46
9 postings · 1 companies
$43.00
$43-$47
Estimated from national data
~$52.48
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.12
—
6 postings · 4 companies
$60.35
$60-$61
Estimated from national data
~$64.97
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Estimated from national data
~$60.34
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29 postings · 8 companies
$67.00
$67-$71
Estimated from national data
~$50.66
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Surgical Icu Nurse salaries.
Boston
Massachusetts · 23 postings
$70.58/hr
Marshfield
Wisconsin · 28 postings
$67.00/hr
New York
New York · 16 postings
$63.00/hr
Springfield
Illinois · 10 postings
$62.00/hr
Columbus
Ohio · 17 postings
$60.00/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 11 postings
$46.00/hr
Birmingham
Alabama · 14 postings
$49.00/hr
New Orleans
Louisiana · 10 postings
$54.00/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 22 postings
$59.00/hr
Columbus
Ohio · 17 postings
$60.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Surgical Icu Nurse positions.
Adn Healthcare
7 postings
$81.56/hr
6 postings
$75.52/hr
Pride Health
5 postings
$70.58/hr
Leaderstat
8 postings
$64.46/hr
Triage Staffing
6 postings
$62.36/hr
Medical Solutions
5 postings
$55.17/hr
Nomad
164 postings
$59.00/hr
Care Career
6 postings
$60.46/hr
Triage Staffing
6 postings
$62.36/hr
Leaderstat
8 postings
$64.46/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Icu Registered Nurse | 39 | $65.00/hr |
| Sicu Registered Nurse | 21 | $64.08/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $1,656/wk | 20 | $46.00/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $2,124/wk | 19 | $59.00/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $2,268/wk | 13 | $63.00/hr |
| Sicu Oncology Rn | 13 | $60.25/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $1,944/wk | 11 | $54.00/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $2,412/wk | 11 | $67.00/hr |
| Nurse - Surgical Icu (sicu) $2,160/wk | 10 | $60.00/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Surgical Icu Stepdown | 10 | $67.57/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Surgical Icu Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Surgical Icu Nurse salary is $60.00 per hour, or $124,800 annually. Pay ranges from $46.00/hr (10th percentile) to $71.14/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 273 job postings, the highest paying states for Surgical Icu Nurses include Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 273 Surgical Icu Nurse job postings across 37 states, from 45 different healthcare employers.
Surgical 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.
Surgical Icu Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 0.5%.
Surgical Icu Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $6.00 to $11.14 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Boston offer $70.58/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $46.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Surgical Icu Nurses typically earn around $46.00 to $55.00 per hour ($95,680 to $114,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $60.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 273 active postings with listed compensation for Surgical 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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