As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care in the United States is $92,199. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,824 to $110,081, with most professionals earning between $76,200 and $126,361.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $110,081 | $9,173 | $2,117 | $53 |
| Average | $92,199 | $7,683 | $1,773 | $44 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,824 | $6,985 | $1,612 | $40 |
An entry-level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care with less than 1 year of experience earns about $88,086. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $88,457. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $89,694. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $91,178, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $95,665.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care | $88,086 |
| Intermediate Level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care | $88,457 |
| Senior Level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care | $89,694 |
| Specialist Level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care | $91,178 |
| Expert Level Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care | $95,665 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $74,552 in 2023 to approximately $76,899 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care 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 | $92,199 | 72.1% | ||
| Bonus | $554 | 0.4% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,096 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,545 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,484 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.0% | ||
| Pension | $3,896 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $11,773 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $127,917 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.5% |
| Associates | 37.7% |
| Bachelors | 42.5% |
| Masters | 11.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $92,199. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $44; the average weekly pay of Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $1,773; the average monthly pay of Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $7,683.
A Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care'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 Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $115,710.
The highest pay for Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $126,361.
The lowest pay for Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care is $76,200.
Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a long-term care facility. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, and training clinical staff. Being a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for evaluating patient health. Additionally, Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care may require an advanced degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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