Hospice Nurse Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Hospice Nurse Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hospice Nurse Manager in the United States is $68,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Hospice Nurse Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,664
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,844 to $73,703
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,457
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Hospice Nurse Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,703 $6,142 $1,417 $35
Average $68,253 $5,688 $1,313 $33
25th Percentile $56,844 $4,737 $1,093 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Hospice Nurse Manager Salaries

A Hospice Nurse Manager'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 Hospice Nurse Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hospice Nurse Manager'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): $59,002
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,045
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,524
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,221
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,610
Levels Salary
Talent Pe... Level Hospice Nurse Manager$59,002
Hospice N... Level Hospice Nurse Manager$69,045
Talent Pe... Level Hospice Nurse Manager$91,524
Talent Pe... Level Hospice Nurse Manager$114,221
Organizat... Level Hospice Nurse Manager$133,610
$59,002 0 yr
$69,045 < 2 yrs
$91,524 2-4 yrs
$114,221 5-8 yrs
$133,610 > 8 yrs
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How Do Hospice Nurse Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hospice Nurse Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $75,570.
  • California: $75,283.
  • Massachusetts: $74,280.

Top Paying Cities for Hospice Nurse Managers

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: $86,088
  • San Francisco: $85,145
  • Oakland: $83,351

What Skills Can Increase a Hospice Nurse Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Workforce Development (Mentioned in 9.54% Job Postings): workforce development improves worker performance and prepares them for increased responsibility in the future; the knowledge and experience gained from this process may be used by those workers to educate students or train their coworkers.
  • Home Care (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.
  • Instructional Design (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): Instructional design (ID), also known as instructional systems design (ISD), is the practice of systematically designing, developing and delivering instructional products and experiences, both digital and physical, in a consistent and reliable fashion towards an efficient, effective, appealing, engaging and inspiring acquisition of knowledge. The process consists broadly of determining the state and needs of the learner, defining the end goal of instruction, and creating some "intervention" to assist in the transition. The outcome of this instruction may be directly observable and scientifically measured or completely hidden and assumed. There are many instructional design models but many are based on the ADDIE model with the five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Workforce Development 9.54%
Home Care 2.45%
Instructional Design 1.81%
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 Hospice Nurse Manager's salary.
  • Family Support: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Service Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Family Support
$79,856
17%
Service Delivery
$74,396
9%
Project Management
$71,666
5%
Data Collection
$71,666
5%
Collaboration
$70,983
4%
Consulting
$70,983
4%
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Hospice Nurse Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hospice Nurse Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Hospice Nurse Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hospice Nurse Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hospice Nurse Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$81,904$39.020%
Pharmaceuticals$81,904$39.020%
Software & Networking$81,904$39.020%

Hospice Nurse Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hospice Nurse Manager'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Hospice Nurse Manager

Salaries for a Hospice Nurse Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $66,355 in 2023 to around $66,361 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Hospice Nurse Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Hospice Nurse Manager Over Time

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$66,355
2024
$66,475
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$66,361
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2024 $66,475
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