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Critical Care Unit Nurse

Average Critical Care Unit Nurse Hourly Pay

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$33.07
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$25.87
MEDIAN
$33.07
90%
$47.46

The average hourly pay for a Critical Care Unit Nurse is $33.07 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$26 - $47
Bonus
$201 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$500 - $30k
Commission
$0 - $55k
Total Pay
$54k - $101k
Based on 1,744 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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How do Critical Care Unit Nurses Rate Their Jobs?

3.7 out of 5
(210)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Critical Care Unit Nurse

Medical
82%
Dental
74%
Vision
68%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Critical Care Unit Nurses

Female
74.4%
Male
24.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 810 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Critical Care Unit Nurses

What is the highest pay for Critical Care Unit Nurses?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Critical Care Unit Nurse is $47.46 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Critical Care Unit Nurses?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Critical Care Unit Nurse is $25.87 / hour

How can Critical Care Unit Nurses increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Critical Care Unit Nurse is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Critical Care Unit Nurse that oversees more junior Critical Care Unit Nurses, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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