As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nurse Administrator in Chesapeake, VA is $81,503, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,567 weekly, or $6,792 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nurse Administrator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Nurse Administrator in Chesapeake, VA vary widely, spanning from $68,775 to $97,864. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,840) and 75th percentile ($90,067), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,864 per year. This $15,227 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Accountability or Nursing Practice, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chesapeake Nurse Administrator often earn 7.0% lower than national averages. However, Chesapeake currently ranks 617 statewide for Nurse Administrator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nurse Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $68,775 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $74,840 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $81,503 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $90,067 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $97,864 Chesapeake, VA January 01, 2026
25% $74,840 10% $68,775 90% $97,864 75% $90,067 $81,503 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nurse Administrator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management

    5 + years experience
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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

Chesapeake, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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