As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Pediatric ICU Nurse in the US is $82,437, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,585 weekly, or $6,870 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Pediatric ICU Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Pediatric ICU Nurse in the US vary widely, spanning from $68,839 to $100,683. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,319) and 75th percentile ($91,988), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,683 per year. This $16,669 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coordination or Pediatric Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Pediatric ICU Nurse often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 36 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Pediatric ICU Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $68,839 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $75,319 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $82,437 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $91,988 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $100,683 US September 01, 2026
25% $75,319 10% $68,839 90% $100,683 75% $91,988 $82,437 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric ICU Nurse ?

Critical care nursing is the field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery or life threatening diseases. Critical care nurses can be found working in a wide variety of environments and specialties, such as general intensive care units, medical intensive care units, surgical intensive care units, trauma intensive care units, coronary care units, cardiothoracic intensive care units, burns unit, paediatrics and some trauma center emergency departments. These specialists generally take care of critically ill patient...

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