Oncology Nurse Leader Salary in the United States

How much does an Oncology Nurse Leader make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Oncology Nurse Leader in the United States is $112,090 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, an Oncology Nurse Leader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,959
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,190 to $122,490
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,177
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Oncology Nurse Leader Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $122,490 $10,208 $2,356 $59
Average $112,090 $9,341 $2,156 $54
25th Percentile $102,190 $8,516 $1,965 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Oncology Nurse Leader Salaries

An Oncology Nurse Leader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Oncology Nurse Leader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Oncology Nurse Leader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $108,396
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,839
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,317
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,090
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,729
Levels Salary
Entry Level Oncology Nurse Leader$108,396
Intermediate Level Oncology Nurse Leader$108,839
Senior Level Oncology Nurse Leader$110,317
Specialist Level Oncology Nurse Leader$112,090
Expert Level Oncology Nurse Leader$114,729
$108,396 0 yr
$108,839 < 2 yrs
$110,317 2-4 yrs
$112,090 5-8 yrs
$114,729 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Oncology Nurse Leaders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $141,390
  • San Francisco: $139,990
  • Oakland: $136,890

What Skills Can Increase an Oncology Nurse Leader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.7% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.7%
Psychiatric 2.11%
Assisted Living 1.54%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Oncology Nurse Leader's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Assisted Living: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Research and Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$127,783
14%
Assisted Living
$123,299
10%
Research and Development
$122,178
9%
SOP
$121,057
8%
Community Health
$118,815
6%
Integrity
$118,815
6%
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Oncology Nurse Leader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Oncology Nurse Leader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Oncology Nurse Leader Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Oncology Nurse Leader, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Director of Nursing Services role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $215,600 - a projected growth of 92% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Oncology Nurse Leader

Salaries for an Oncology Nurse Leader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,860 in 2023 to around $104,323 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Oncology Nurse Leader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Oncology Nurse Leader Over Time

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$104,860
2024
$104,884
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$104,323
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2024 $104,884
2025 $104,323
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