Critical Care Nurses H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 29-1141 · common titles: Critical Care Unit Nurse Specialist Telemetry, Critical Care Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Nurse Specialist, Perioperative Medical Surgical Nurse Specialist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for critical care nurses is $83,200 in FY2026 so far, across 167 certified filings. The middle half earn $70,862 – $84,531, and pay is up 0% since FY2024.
Median
$83,200
FY2026 so far
Filings
167
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$95,826+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+0%
$83,200 → $83,200
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 57 | $83,200 |
| Louisiana | 29 | $68,432 |
| Georgia | 20 | $84,531 |
| South Carolina | 18 | $83,200 |
| Kansas | 15 | $72,559 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health | 32 | $83,200 |
| Louisiana Children's Medical Center | 27 | $68,432 |
| Lifeline Nursing Solutions, LLC | 18 | $84,531 |
| Carnegie Health And Life Sciences Inc. | 17 | $83,200 |
| Global Nursing Recruiters | 12 | $83,814 |
| The Lawrence Memorial Hospital | 11 | $68,459 |
| Insight Chicago, Inc. | 8 | $97,760 |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation | 8 | $79,186 |
| South Shore Hospital Corporation | 6 | $81,120 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 2 | $102,154 |
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Critical Care Nurses H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for critical care nurses?
The median is $83,200 across 167 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $70,862 to $84,531, and the top 10% earn $95,826 or more.
Which state pays H-1B critical care nurses the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Georgia has the highest median at $84,531 (20 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B critical care nurses?
Humboldt Park Health, with 32 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $83,200.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.