As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant Director Of Nursing in the US is $102,122, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,964 weekly, or $8,510 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant Director Of Nursing in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Assistant Director Of Nursing in the US vary widely, spanning from $87,406 to $117,631. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,419) and 75th percentile ($110,240), while top earners (90th percentile) make $117,631 per year. This $15,821 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Geriatrics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Assistant Director Of Nursing often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 68 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant Director Of Nursing Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $87,406 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $94,419 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $102,122 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $110,240 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $117,631 US August 01, 2026
25% $94,419 10% $87,406 90% $117,631 75% $110,240 $102,122 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Assistant Director Of Nursing ?

A director of nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility. The director of nursing has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a director of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity. The director of nursing is one of up to seven directors at a typical health care facility. The other are the directors of food (or dietary) services, social work, activities, business management, housekeeping/laundry, and main...

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