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Nursing Director salary
Average nursing director salary
$87,643
How much does a nursing director make?
The average nursing director salary in the United States is $87,643. Nursing director salaries typically range between $64,000 and $118,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for nursing directors is $42.14 per hour.
Nursing director salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Nursing directors earn the highest average salary in California.
Where can a Nursing Director earn more?
Nursing Director salary estimates from across the web
Average nursing director salary by state
The highest-paying states for nursing directors are California, Rhode Island, and Washington. The lowest average nursing director salary states are Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Nebraska.
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Highest paying states for nursing directors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $97,730 | $46.99 |
| 2 | California | $102,123 | $49.10 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $90,778 | $43.64 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $91,540 | $44.01 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $98,368 | $47.29 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $86,184 | $41.43 |
| 7 | Washington | $98,043 | $47.14 |
| 8 | Idaho | $86,303 | $41.49 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $91,756 | $44.11 |
| 10 | Nevada | $91,876 | $44.17 |
| 11 | Ohio | $84,237 | $40.50 |
| 12 | Maryland | $90,816 | $43.66 |
| 13 | Arizona | $86,917 | $41.79 |
| 14 | Georgia | $89,849 | $43.20 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $90,350 | $43.44 |
| 16 | Oregon | $86,917 | $41.79 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $79,367 | $38.16 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $81,700 | $39.28 |
| 19 | Virginia | $87,956 | $42.29 |
| 20 | Vermont | $89,408 | $42.98 |
| 21 | Montana | $83,937 | $40.35 |
| 22 | Indiana | $82,477 | $39.65 |
| 23 | Colorado | $81,616 | $39.24 |
| 24 | Delaware | $86,295 | $41.49 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $76,000 | $36.54 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $89,141 | $42.86 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $82,732 | $39.77 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $89,713 | $43.13 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $74,822 | $35.97 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $77,709 | $37.36 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $81,843 | $39.35 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $80,279 | $38.60 |
| 33 | Texas | $78,220 | $37.61 |
| 34 | Alabama | $72,943 | $35.07 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $73,159 | $35.17 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $72,154 | $34.69 |
| 37 | Missouri | $75,933 | $36.51 |
| 38 | Utah | $77,201 | $37.12 |
| 39 | Illinois | $76,508 | $36.78 |
| 40 | Maine | $77,676 | $37.34 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $80,726 | $38.81 |
| 42 | Alaska | $78,454 | $37.72 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $71,270 | $34.26 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $73,485 | $35.33 |
| 45 | Iowa | $72,359 | $34.79 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $68,178 | $32.78 |
| 47 | Michigan | $74,209 | $35.68 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $69,533 | $33.43 |
| 49 | Kansas | $73,099 | $35.14 |
| 50 | Florida | $63,514 | $30.54 |
| 51 | North Carolina | $69,425 | $33.38 |
Highest paying cities for nursing directors
The highest-paying cities for nursing directors are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Providence, RI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $110,426 | $53.09 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $98,618 | $47.41 |
| 3 | Providence, RI | $98,328 | $47.27 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $97,924 | $47.08 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $92,244 | $44.35 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $91,943 | $44.20 |
| 7 | Stratford, CT | $91,196 | $43.84 |
| 8 | Baltimore, MD | $90,972 | $43.74 |
| 9 | Newton, MA | $90,330 | $43.43 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $90,030 | $43.28 |
| 11 | Washington, DC | $89,809 | $43.18 |
| 12 | Burlington, VT | $89,019 | $42.80 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $87,855 | $42.24 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $87,200 | $41.92 |
| 15 | Portland, OR | $86,778 | $41.72 |
| 16 | Albuquerque, NM | $86,425 | $41.55 |
| 17 | Cleveland, OH | $84,997 | $40.86 |
| 18 | Richmond, IN | $83,058 | $39.93 |
| 19 | Trenton, NJ | $82,586 | $39.70 |
| 20 | Denver, CO | $81,532 | $39.20 |
Nursing Director salary details
A nursing director's salary ranges from $64,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $118,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nursing director's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $118,000 | $9,833 | $57 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| Average | $87,643 | $7,304 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
Highest paying nursing director jobs
The highest paying types of nursing directors are medical director, director of professional services, and director, network operations.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director Of Professional Services | $140,429 | $11,702 | $67.51 | 125,635 |
| Director Of Clinical Operations | $130,421 | $10,868 | $62.70 | 151,054 |
| Director Of Staff Development | $74,316 | $6,193 | $35.73 | 126,875 |
| Director, Network Operations | $140,236 | $11,686 | $67.42 | 103,623 |
| Director Of Health Services | $80,298 | $6,691 | $38.60 | 137,115 |
| Clinical Services Director | $90,816 | $7,568 | $43.66 | 127,948 |
Top companies hiring nursing directors now:
Which companies pay nursing directors the most?
Nursing director salaries at Oculus and Waters are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nursing director salary at companies like Mercy Corps and Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oculus | $124,986 | $60.09 |
| 2 | Waters | $116,415 | $55.97 |
| 3 | Mercy Corps | $115,555 | $55.56 |
| 4 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $113,230 | $54.44 |
| 5 | Fairview Health Services | $110,195 | $52.98 |
| 6 | Tenet Healthcare | $108,108 | $51.98 |
| 7 | Solera | $107,753 | $51.80 |
| 8 | Senior Living Properties | $104,029 | $50.01 |
| 9 | Kaiser Permanente | $103,930 | $49.97 |
| 10 | Novant Health | $103,748 | $49.88 |
| 11 | Chesterfields Ltd | $103,317 | $49.67 |
| 12 | MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM | $103,220 | $49.63 |
| 13 | CHRISTUS Health | $101,550 | $48.82 |
| 14 | Harris Health System | $101,363 | $48.73 |
| 15 | Private Practice | $101,352 | $48.73 |
| 16 | Triad Adult and Pediatric Medicine | $101,233 | $48.67 |
| 17 | Acadia Healthcare | $101,205 | $48.66 |
| 18 | University of Maryland Medical System | $100,835 | $48.48 |
| 19 | Terros Health | $100,763 | $48.44 |
| 20 | Community Health Systems | $100,422 | $48.28 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nursing Director salary trends
The average nursing director salary has risen by $15,027 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nursing director earned $72,616 annually, but today, they earn $87,643 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for nursing directors over the last decade.
Compare nursing director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nursing director salary over time
Compare nursing director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nursing Director salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,600 | $42.14 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $84,900 | $40.80 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $83,800 | $40.30 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $82,700 | $39.74 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $81,100 | $39.01 | +2.1% |
Recently added nursing director salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpath LLC | Director of Nursing | Springfield, VT | 12/18/2024 | $108,576 |
| Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. | Director of Nursing | Lincoln, NE | 12/17/2024 | $108,000 |
| Lakehouse Senior Living, LLC | Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) | Shelbyville, IN | 12/17/2024 | $70,000 |
| Ambe Healthcare Staffing | Director of Nursing Pay | Kane, PA | 12/17/2024 | $156,525 |
| Ambe Healthcare Staffing | Director of Nursing-Psych 3 | Holyoke, MA | 12/17/2024 | $184,386 |
| Renviva Management Services, LLC | Director of Nursing | Nokomis, FL | 12/17/2024 | $89,741 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Director of Nursing | Florham Park, NJ | 12/16/2024 | $100,000 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Director of Nursing SOB | Bakersfield, CA | 12/16/2024 | $150,000 |
| Brookdale Senior Living | RN Traveling Director of Nursing | Milwaukee, WI | 12/16/2024 | $85,260 |
| OSF Healthcare | DIR Nursing/Patient Care | Dixon, IL | 12/16/2024 | $103,787 |
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