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ICU Nurse Salary in Louisiana

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What is the salary range of an ICU Nurse?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an ICU Nurse in Louisiana ranges from $79,300 (25th percentile) to $92,800 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $86,600 and an hourly rate of $42. An ICU Nurse's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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ICU Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,800 $7,733 $1,785 $45
Average $86,600 $7,217 $1,665 $42
25th Percentile $79,300 $6,608 $1,525 $38
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025

How does experience level affect an ICU Nurse's Salary?

An entry-level ICU Nurse with under 1 year experience makes about $84,214. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level ICU Nurse makes around $84,432. After 2-4 years, the ICU Nurse pay rises to about $87,079. Those senior ICU Nurse with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $89,662, and those ICU Nurse having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $89,846 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level ICU Nurse $84,214
Intermediate Level ICU Nurse $84,432
Senior Level ICU Nurse $87,079
Specialist Level ICU Nurse $89,662
Expert Level ICU Nurse $89,846
$84,214 0 yr
$84,432 < 2 yrs
$87,079 2-4 yrs
$89,662 5-8 yrs
$89,846 > 8 yrs
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