Nursing Facility Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Facility Administrator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Facility Administrator in the United States is $66,533 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Nursing Facility Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,710
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,890 to $71,860
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,841
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Nursing Facility Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,860 $5,988 $1,382 $35
Average $66,533 $5,544 $1,279 $32
25th Percentile $59,890 $4,991 $1,152 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Facility Administrator Salaries

A Nursing Facility Administrator'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.

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Facility Administrators

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: $83,918
  • San Francisco: $83,093
  • Oakland: $81,250

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Facility Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 12.5%
Career Development 12.5%
Microsoft Office 12.5%
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 Facility Administrator's salary.
  • Career Development: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Career Development
$89,819
35%
Leadership
$69,859
5%
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Nursing Facility Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Facility Administrator'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nursing Facility Administrator

Salaries for a Nursing Facility Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,242 in 2023 to around $73,908 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nursing Facility Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nursing Facility Administrator Over Time

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