▼17%
$36.52
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$29.38
MEDIAN
$36.52
90%
$47.46
The average hourly pay for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse is $36.52 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$29 - $47
Bonus
$207 - $6k
Total Pay
$61k - $99k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses?
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Common Health Benefits for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
Medical
81%
Dental
73%
Vision
68%
None
18%
Gender Breakdown for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses
Female
93.2%
Male
5.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.7%
This data is based on 117 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses
What is the highest pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse is $47.46 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse is $29.38 / hour
How can Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered 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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse that oversees more junior Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurses, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.