Interim ICU Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Interim ICU Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interim ICU Manager in the United States is $108,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,712
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,680 to $118,071
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,667
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Interim ICU Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,071 $9,839 $2,271 $57
Average $108,580 $9,048 $2,088 $52
25th Percentile $98,680 $8,223 $1,898 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Interim ICU Manager Salaries

An Interim ICU Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interim ICU Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interim ICU Manager'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): $104,111
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $104,564
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,072
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $107,882
  • Expert (over 8 years): $110,255
Levels Salary
Entry Level Interim ICU Manager$104,111
Intermediate Level Interim ICU Manager$104,564
Senior Level Interim ICU Manager$106,072
Specialist Level Interim ICU Manager$107,882
Expert Level Interim ICU Manager$110,255
$104,111 0 yr
$104,564 < 2 yrs
$106,072 2-4 yrs
$107,882 5-8 yrs
$110,255 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Interim ICU Manager 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 Interim ICU Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $120,220.
  • California: $119,764.
  • Massachusetts: $118,168.

Top Paying Cities for Interim ICU Managers

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: $136,952
  • San Francisco: $135,452
  • Oakland: $132,598

What Skills Can Increase an Interim ICU Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.36% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Clinical Nursing (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Clinical research nursing is defined as clinical nursing practice with a specialty focus on research implementation and the care of subjects participating in clinical research.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 13.36%
Acute Care 2.3%
Clinical Nursing 1.36%
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 an Interim ICU Manager's salary.
  • Psychiatric: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Psychiatric
$125,953
16%
Resource Management
$119,438
10%
Regulatory Compliance
$117,266
8%
Assisted Living
$117,266
8%
Commitment
$114,009
5%
Organizational Skills
$112,923
4%
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Interim ICU Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Interim ICU Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Interim ICU Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Interim ICU Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Interim ICU Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$124,867$60.015%

How Education impacts an Interim ICU Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Interim ICU Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Interim ICU Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $113,143 and $123,810).

Interim ICU Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Interim ICU Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.2%
High School 51.4%
Associates 16.2%
Bachelors 51.4%
Masters 32.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Interim ICU Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interim ICU Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Interim ICU Manager

Salaries for an Interim ICU Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $103,842 in 2023 to around $103,311 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Interim ICU Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Interim ICU Manager Over Time

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2023
$103,842
2024
$103,866
2025
$103,311
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2023 $103,842
2024 $103,866
2025 $103,311
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  • Liquid Agents

    Columbus, OH

    ICU

    Liquid Agents | Columbus, OH

    ICU Travel RN. Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM. Start Date: 08/17/2026. End Date: 11/16/2026. Duration: 13 Weeks. State: OH more

    8 Days Ago

  • Magnet Medical

    Columbus, OH

    RN

    Magnet Medical | Columbus, OH

    ICU Travel Nursing Position. Travel offering nursing profession RN. Specialty ICU. Regular pay rate $18. Shift details: 12 hour nights. Job order details: ... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Staff DNA

    Columbus, OH

    RN

    Staff DNA | Columbus, OH

    ICU Travel RN. Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM. Start Date: 09/07/2026. End Date: 12/07/2026. Duration: 13 Weeks. State: OH more

    6 Days Ago

  • TALENT

    Columbus, OH

    RN

    TALENT | Columbus, OH

    Registered Nurse - ICU @ Ohio State University Hospital. Shift: 3 Night Shifts X 12Hrs. Start Date: 08/10/2026. End Date: 11/09/2026. Duration: 13 Week(s).... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Alois Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    RN

    Alois Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    ICU Nurse. ICU Nurse responsibilities include evaluating a patient's condition and administering treatment, as well providing constant support throughout r... more

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  • Care Career

    Columbus, OH

    RN

    Care Career | Columbus, OH

    RN - ICU. ICU registered nurses (RNs) provide care to critical medical, surgical and traumatized patients. Close monitoring and observation of the patient'... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Interim ICU Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Interim ICU Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Interim ICU Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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