How much does an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the United States is $88,756. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,353 to $103,049, with most professionals earning between $72,703 and $116,062.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary $72,703 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary $80,353 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary $88,756 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary $103,049 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Salary $116,062 US March 01, 2025
25% $80,353 10% $72,703 90% $116,062 75% $103,049 $88,756 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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80353
103049
88756

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
80482
105152
89132
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the United States. The base salary for Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) ranges from $80,353 to $103,049 with the average base salary of $88,756. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,482 to $105,152 with the average total cash compensation of $89,132.

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