Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology in the United States is $112,077 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

However, a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,930
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,132 to $122,469
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,078
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Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $122,469 $10,206 $2,355 $59
Average $112,077 $9,340 $2,155 $54
25th Percentile $102,132 $8,511 $1,964 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salaries

A Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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 Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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): $108,366
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,811
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,296
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,077
  • Expert (over 8 years): $114,714
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology$108,366
Intermediate Level Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology$108,811
Senior Level Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology$110,296
Specialist Level Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology$112,077
Expert Level Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology$114,714
$108,366 0 yr
$108,811 < 2 yrs
$110,296 2-4 yrs
$112,077 5-8 yrs
$114,714 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncologies

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: $141,363
  • San Francisco: $139,973
  • Oakland: $136,868

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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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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 a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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
 $127,768
14%
Assisted Living
 $123,285
10%
Research and Development
 $122,164
9%
SOP
 $121,043
8%
Community Health
 $118,802
6%
Integrity
 $118,802
6%
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Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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.

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$102,132
Average $112,077/year
$122,469
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$10,206
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Average $54/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $122,469 $10,206 $2,355 $59
Average $112,077 $9,340 $2,155 $54
25th Percentile $102,132 $8,511 $1,964 $49

Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Nursing Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $215,584 - a projected growth of 92% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology

Salaries for a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology 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 Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology salary trends, .

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FAQ about Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology

1. Where can a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology earn the most?

A Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology'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 Senior Manager - Oncology earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology is $141,363.

2. What is the highest pay for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology?

The highest pay for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology is $131,930.

3. What is the lowest pay for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology?

The lowest pay for Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology is $93,078.

4. What are the responsibilities of Nursing Senior Manager - Oncology?

Directs nursing service activities for assigned oncology patients. Delegates responsibilities to oncology staff nurses; supervises preparation and maintenance of oncology patient clinical records, and writes reports on oncology staff performance and services rendered. Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. May require a master's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. 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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