What are the main factors that influence an Intensivist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Intensivist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Intensivist roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Intensivist's salary?

An Intensivist's salary grows with experience: starting around $394,465 for beginners, reaching about $398,093 at mid-level, and approach $407,351 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Intensivist?

Intensivist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intensivist roles are District of Columbia $441,990, California $440,290, Massachusetts $434,390. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Intensivist roles make?

Salaries for Intensivist level roles vary by specialization: Intensivist Physician: $407,812; Physician - CCU: $399,134; Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist: $301,414; Pediatric Intensivist: $281,898; Intensivist Nurse Practitioner: $119,178.

Intensivist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Intensivist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Intensivist in Delaware is $404,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $194.

However, an Intensivist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $483,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $379,990 to $445,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $357,866

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Intensivist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$445,690	$37,141	$8,571	$214
Average	$404,290	$33,691	$7,775	$194
25th Percentile	$379,990	$31,666	$7,308	$183

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Key Factors That Influence Intensivist Salaries

An Intensivist'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 Intensivist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intensivist'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): $394,465
Early Career (1-2 years): $396,279
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $398,093
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $400,632
Expert (over 8 years): $407,351

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Intensivist	$394,465
Intermediate Level Intensivist	$396,279
Senior Level Intensivist	$398,093
Specialist Level Intensivist	$400,632
Expert Level Intensivist	$407,351

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How Do Intensivist 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 Intensivists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $441,990.
California: $440,290.
Massachusetts: $434,390.

District of Columbia $441,990 California $440,290 Massachusetts $434,390 Washington $432,790 New Jersey $432,690 Alaska $432,090 Connecticut $426,590 New York $424,390

Hawaii $417,190 Rhode Island $413,890 Maryland $411,590 Minnesota $408,490 Colorado $407,290 Illinois $406,890 Oregon $405,390 Delaware $404,290

New Hampshire $403,590 Virginia $401,990 Pennsylvania $397,390 Nevada $395,090 North Dakota $394,290 Michigan $393,090 Wisconsin $392,690 Vermont $391,790

Texas $389,390 Maine $389,190 Arizona $388,990 Ohio $388,690 Georgia $384,990 Indiana $383,190 Wyoming $382,790 Utah $382,290

Iowa $381,990 Kansas $380,090 Louisiana $379,490 North Carolina $379,290 Missouri $379,290 Florida $377,690 Montana $376,890 Nebraska $376,090

Kentucky $375,590 South Carolina $373,990 Tennessee $372,990 Idaho $372,590 New Mexico $369,690 Oklahoma $369,090 Alabama $366,690 South Dakota $362,790

Arkansas $360,590 West Virginia $359,490 Mississippi $355,990

Top Paying Cities for Intensivists

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:

Lincoln: $402,390
Little Creek: $405,390
Magnolia: $404,790

Lincoln, DE $402,390 Little Creek, DE $405,390 Magnolia, DE $404,790 Milford, DE $403,490 Marydel, DE $404,090 Millsboro, DE $400,690 Millville, DE $401,390 Milton, DE $402,090

Nassau, DE $402,290 Ocean View, DE $401,290 Rehoboth Beach, DE $402,090 Seaford, DE $402,290 Selbyville, DE $400,590 Smyrna, DE $405,690 Viola, DE $403,790 Woodside, DE $404,890

Bear, DE $403,890 Newark, DE $403,790 Claymont, DE $404,590 Delaware City, DE $404,190 Hockessin, DE $403,790 Kirkwood, DE $404,090 Middletown, DE $404,290 Montchanin, DE $403,790

New Castle, DE $403,890 Odessa, DE $404,490 Port Penn, DE $404,690 Rockland, DE $403,890 Saint Georges, DE $404,090 Townsend, DE $404,790 Winterthur, DE $403,890 Lewes, DE $402,190

Wilmington, DE $403,790 Dover, DE $405,390 Dover Afb, DE $403,190 Bethany Beach, DE $400,890 Bethel, DE $401,290 Bridgeville, DE $402,190 Camden Wyoming, DE $404,190 Cheswold, DE $405,190

Clayton, DE $405,290 Dagsboro, DE $400,590 Delmar, DE $399,990 Ellendale, DE $401,190 Felton, DE $403,390 Fenwick Island, DE $400,690 Frankford, DE $399,990 Frederica, DE $403,790

Georgetown, DE $400,390 Greenwood, DE $402,290 Harbeson, DE $400,890 Harrington, DE $402,890 Hartly, DE $404,190 Houston, DE $402,290 Kenton, DE $405,290 Laurel, DE $400,190

Yorklyn, DE $403,890

Intensivist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Intensivist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $454,778. While startup companies pay approximate $386,159.

Intensivist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$386,159
Growth Stage	51~500	$407,991
Established	501~5000	$439,583
Enterprise	5000+	$454,778

Intensivist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Intensivist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Intensivist positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Intensivist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Intensivist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$505,362	$243.0	25%
Healthcare	$424,504	$204.0	5%

Intensivist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intensivist'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.

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$379,990

Average $404,290/year

$445,690

$31,666

Average $33,691/month

$37,141

$7,308

Average $7,775/week

$8,571

$183

Average $194/hour

$214

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$445,690	$37,141	$8,571	$214
Average	$404,290	$33,691	$7,775	$194
25th Percentile	$379,990	$31,666	$7,308	$183

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