CVICU nurse pay
$131,212median posted offer#48 of 379 specialties
Read from 32 live CVICU postings that state pay — 37% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $100k
- 25th percentile
- $109k
- 75th percentile
- $151k
- 90th percentile
- $156k
Where does your pay sit in CVICU?
Checked against 32 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $100k
- 25th percentile
- $109k
- 75th percentile
- $151k
- 90th percentile
- $156k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where CVICU pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $151,991 | $154k | 6 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do CVICU nurses make?
- Across 32 live CVICU postings that state pay, the median offer is $131,212 a year. The middle half runs $108,945–$151,167, and the top 10% start at $156,000.
- Does CVICU pay more than nursing overall?
- CVICU ranks #48 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 37% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay CVICU nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($151,991). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.