How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make in Wilmington, DE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Wilmington, DE is $250,057. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $194,519 to a high of $366,054, with most professionals earning between $220,986 and $310,774.

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Chief Nursing Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $194,519 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $220,986 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $250,057 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $310,774 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $366,054 Wilmington,DE April 01, 2025
25% $220,986 10% $194,519 90% $366,054 75% $310,774 $250,057 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Nursing Officer ?

Nursing management consists of the performance of the leadership functions of governance and decision-making within organizations employing nurses. It includes processes common to all management like planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. It is common for registered nurses to seek additional education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice to prepare for leadership roles within nursing. Management positions increasingly require candidates to hold an advanced degree in nursing....

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    Nursing Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Chief Nursing Officer

    8 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Nursing Officer in Wilmington, DE. The base salary for Chief Nursing Officer ranges from $220,986 to $310,774 with the average base salary of $250,057. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $220,986 to $310,774 with the average total cash compensation of $250,057.

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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