Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations in the United States is $154,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $177,316
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,700 to $166,300
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,588
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View as table View as graph 25% $138,700 10% $124,588 90% $177,316 75% $166,300 $154,200 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $166,300 $13,858 $3,198 $80
Average $154,200 $12,850 $2,965 $74
25th Percentile $138,700 $11,558 $2,667 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salaries

A Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $148,416
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,110
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,730
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $155,103
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,715
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Intensive Care Unit Operations$148,416
Intermediate Level Director Intensive Care Unit Operations$149,110
Senior Level Director Intensive Care Unit Operations$150,730
Specialist Level Director Intensive Care Unit Operations$155,103
Expert Level Director Intensive Care Unit Operations$158,715
$148,416 0 yr
$149,110 < 2 yrs
$150,730 2-4 yrs
$155,103 5-8 yrs
$158,715 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director Intensive Care Unit Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $170,800.
  • California: $170,100.
  • Massachusetts: $167,900.

Top Paying Cities for Director Intensive Care Unit Operations

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $194,500
  • San Francisco: $192,600
  • Oakland: $188,400

What Skills Can Increase a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coordination (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): Ability to plan, execute, and adjust job duties to achieve business goals.
  • Basic Life Support (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): BLS is a level of medical care which is used for patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care by advanced life support providers. It can be provided by trained medical personnel.
  • Wound Care (Mentioned in 4.08% Job Postings): Decontaminating medical equipment and instruments from harmful microorganisms to avoid transmission of infectious pathogens to patients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Coordination 4.08%
Basic Life Support 4.08%
Wound Care 4.08%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's salary.
  • Ambulatory Care: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Leadership Development: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Obstetrics: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Ambulatory Care
$164,994
7%
Leadership Development
$164,994
7%
Obstetrics
$164,994
7%
Cardiac Care
$164,994
7%
Alignment
$163,452
6%
Ambulatory Surgery
$161,910
5%
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Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director Intensive Care Unit Operations

Salaries for a Director Intensive Care Unit Operations can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $135,790 in 2023 to around $134,613 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Intensive Care Unit Operations salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director Intensive Care Unit Operations Over Time

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2023
$135,790
2024
$136,017
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$134,613
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2023 $135,790
2024 $136,017
2025 $134,613
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