As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dean of Nursing in the United States is $163,897. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $126,701 to a high of $216,113, with most professionals earning between $144,427 and $191,229.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $191,229 | $15,936 | $3,677 | $92 |
| Average | $163,897 | $13,658 | $3,152 | $79 |
| 25th Percentile | $144,427 | $12,036 | $2,777 | $69 |
An entry-level Dean of Nursing with less than 1 year of experience earns about $151,983. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $153,726. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $156,632. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $159,538, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $164,713.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Dean of Nursing | $151,983 |
| Intermediate Level Dean of Nursing | $153,726 |
| Senior Level Dean of Nursing | $156,632 |
| Specialist Level Dean of Nursing | $159,538 |
| Expert Level Dean of Nursing | $164,713 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Dean of Nursing compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $130,506 in 2023 to approximately $128,145 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Dean of Nursing salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $163,897 | 74.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $12,538 | 5.7% | ||
| 401K/403B | $7,703 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,311 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 2.7% | ||
| Pension | $9,014 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $20,172 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $220,691 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.0% |
| Associates | 12.0% |
| Bachelors | 20.0% |
| Masters | 16.0% |
| Doctorate | 48.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Dean of Nursing is $163,897. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Dean of Nursing is $79; the average weekly pay of Dean of Nursing is $3,152; the average monthly pay of Dean of Nursing is $13,658.
A Dean of Nursing's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Dean of Nursing earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Dean of Nursing is $206,723.
The highest pay for Dean of Nursing is $216,113.
The lowest pay for Dean of Nursing is $126,701.
Manages administrative functions of the college of nursing. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. Requires certification as a registered nurse. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
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Quality Improvement: Applying a set of tools, methods, and practices in analyzing the performance and efforts to successfully improve the overall process.
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