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Job outlook for nursing service administrators in the United States
Are nursing service administrator jobs in demand?
Yes, nursing service administrator jobs are in demand. Nursing service administrator demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Nursing service administrator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of nursing service administrator jobs and the average nursing service administrator salary over time.
Nursing service administrator jobs over time
Nursing service administrator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 464 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 424 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,359 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 845 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 847 | 0.00% |
Average nursing service administrator salary over time
Nursing service administrator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,957 | $30.27 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $59,826 | $28.76 | --4.3% |
| 2024 | $62,495 | $30.05 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $60,262 | $28.97 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $58,225 | $27.99 | +3.4% |
Nursing service administrator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of nursing service administrator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where nursing service administrators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for nursing service administrators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,448 | 26% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 645 | 21% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 162 | 21% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 568 | 19% |
| 5 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 332 | 19% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 141 | 19% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 738 | 18% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 638 | 18% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 339 | 18% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 155 | 18% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 513 | 17% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 348 | 17% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,095 | 16% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,947 | 15% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,799 | 15% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 734 | 15% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 716 | 15% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 89 | 15% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 954 | 14% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 142 | 14% |
Most common cities for nursing service administrators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott | 2 | 5% | $63,287 |
| 2 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $85,129 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $77,750 |
| 4 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $65,532 |
| 5 | Roseville | 1 | 1% | $85,349 |
| 6 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $52,559 |
| 7 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $81,966 |
| 8 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $55,080 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $62,708 |
| 10 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $85,398 |
| 11 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $52,257 |
| 12 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $66,707 |
Nursing Service Administrator job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to nursing service administrator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the nursing service administrator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the nursing service administrator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of nursing service administrator experts
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Comora Sarah
Merrimack College
Bethany Nasser Ph.D.
Endicott College
C
Comora Sarah
Assistant Clinical ProfessorMerrimack College
Nursing Department
What skills stand out on Nursing Service Administrator resumes?
Comora Sarah: Experience in the industry, Dementia training, BLS certification
What soft skills should all Nursing Service Administrators possess?
Comora Sarah: Ability to effectively communicate with all patients and interdisciplinary team members, willing to be flexible with shifts and scheduling, a team player with a great work ethic.
What's a good job out of college for Nursing Service Administrators?
Bethany Nasser Ph.D.: Nursing as there is always a need. As a nurse you can be at the bedside, in a hospital, home care, educator, travel nurse and there are so many roles. It is the best career as most nurses work three 12-hour shifts and it is a great career to have a family.
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Updated September 17, 2021