ICU Nurse Salary in Boston 2026: Compensation by Experience & Facility Type
Executive Summary Boston ICU nurses earned an average of $89,500 in 2024, with projections suggesting 6-8% annual growth through 2026 across major healthcare systems. What’s striking here is the cost-of-living reality: Boston’s cost of living index sits at 152.4, meaning housing, food, and services cost roughly 52% more than the national average. An ICU nurse…