As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nurse Administrator in Nashville, TN is $82,590, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,588 weekly, or $6,883 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 Nashville, TN vary widely, spanning from $69,692 to $99,170. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,839) and 75th percentile ($91,269), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,170 per year. This $15,430 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, Nashville Nurse Administrator often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Nashville currently ranks 562 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 $69,692 Nashville, TN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $75,839 Nashville, TN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $82,590 Nashville, TN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $91,269 Nashville, TN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $99,170 Nashville, TN January 01, 2026
25% $75,839 10% $69,692 90% $99,170 75% $91,269 $82,590 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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