As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing Director in the United States is $150,857. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $135,981 to $169,208, with most professionals earning between $122,437 and $185,916.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $169,208 | $14,101 | $3,254 | $81 |
| Average | $150,857 | $12,571 | $2,901 | $73 |
| 25th Percentile | $135,981 | $11,332 | $2,615 | $65 |
An entry-level Nursing Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $145,306. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $145,972. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $147,527. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $149,303, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $151,405.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nursing Director | $145,306 |
| Intermediate Level Nursing Director | $145,972 |
| Senior Level Nursing Director | $147,527 |
| Specialist Level Nursing Director | $149,303 |
| Expert Level Nursing Director | $151,405 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| 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 March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Nursing Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $137,795 in 2023 to approximately $138,150 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Nursing Director 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 | $150,857 | 74.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,541 | 5.7% | ||
| 401K/403B | $7,090 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,207 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 3.0% | ||
| Pension | $8,297 | 4.1% | ||
| Time Off | $18,567 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $203,615 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 1.5% |
| Associates | 24.1% |
| Bachelors | 35.1% |
| Masters | 36.6% |
| Doctorate | 2.8% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Nursing Director is $150,857. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Nursing Director is $73; the average weekly pay of Nursing Director is $2,901; the average monthly pay of Nursing Director is $12,571.
A Nursing Director'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 Nursing Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nursing Director is $189,326.
The highest pay for Nursing Director is $185,916.
The lowest pay for Nursing Director is $122,437.
Administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. Requires RN license. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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