Intensivist (Critical Care Physician)

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Intensivist (Critical Care Physician) does

Manages the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, overseeing life support, ventilator management, and multi-organ failure.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Clinical Data Analyst — $85,000/yr
• Clinical Pharmacist — $142,000/yr
• ICU Registered Nurse — $92,000/yr
• Labor and Delivery Nurse — $85,000/yr
• MRI Technologist — $78,000/yr