How much does a Nurse Administrator make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Administrator in the United States is $82,163. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,937 to $90,964, with most professionals earning between $66,448 and $98,977.

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Nurse Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $66,448 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $73,937 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $82,163 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $90,964 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $98,977 US March 01, 2025
25% $73,937 10% $66,448 90% $98,977 75% $90,964 $82,163 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Nurse Administrator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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