Average ICU Nurse Salary in Sacramento
ICU nurses in Sacramento earn an average of $138,964 per year (or $66.81 per hour).
Sacramento ICU nurses earn 72% higher than the national average salary for ICU nurses, at $80,731 (or $38.81 per hour).
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ICU nurse salary range in Sacramento, CA
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $171,661 | $82 |
| 75th Percentile | $166,030 | $79 |
| Median | $135,138 | $64 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,589 | $50 |
80% of Sacramento ICU nurses earn between $83,579 and $171,661.
Cost-of-living adjusted ICU nurse salary in Sacramento
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Sacramento ICU nurses earn about $130,974 per year. Cost-of-living in Sacramento is 6% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do other nurses get paid in Sacramento, CA?
| Transport Nurse | $164,562 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $157,705 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $155,923 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $151,991 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $148,563 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $142,849 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $142,849 per year |
At a $138,964 average annual salary, ICU nurses in Sacramento tend to earn less than transport nurses ($164,562), transplant nurses ($157,705), fertility nurses ($155,923), reproductive nurses ($155,923), endoscopy nurses ($151,991), ENT nurses ($148,563), womens health nurses ($148,563), cath lab nurses ($148,563), nurse educators ($142,849), and primary care nurses ($142,849).
More about ICU nurses
ICU nurses or critical care nurses provide care to patients with life-threatening illnesses or conditions. They are trained to provide care for patients who need 24/7 nursing care. Their patients can be on several life-saving machines and medications.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
