How much does a Pediatric ICU Nurse make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pediatric ICU Nurse in the United States is $82,442. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,593 to $91,178, with most professionals earning between $65,536 and $99,131.

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Pediatric ICU Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $65,536 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $73,593 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $82,442 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $91,178 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Pediatric ICU Nurse Salary $99,131 US March 01, 2025
25% $73,593 10% $65,536 90% $99,131 75% $91,178 $82,442 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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    Pediatric ICU Nurse


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Head Nurse - Pediatrics

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pediatric ICU Nurse in the United States. The base salary for Pediatric ICU Nurse ranges from $73,593 to $91,178 with the average base salary of $82,442. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,593 to $91,178 with the average total cash compensation of $82,442.

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