As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nurse Administrator in Norfolk, VA is $81,607, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,569 weekly, or $6,801 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $68,863 to $97,989. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,936) and 75th percentile ($90,182), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,989 per year. This $15,246 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, Norfolk Nurse Administrator often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $68,863 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $74,936 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $81,607 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $90,182 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $97,989 Norfolk, VA January 01, 2026
25% $74,936 10% $68,863 90% $97,989 75% $90,182 $81,607 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Clinical Nurse Administrator (RN) - Tappahannock - Part-Time Varied

Virginia Commonwealth University Health - Richmond, VA

Clinical Nurse Administrator (RN) - Tappahannock - Part-Time Varied

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems - Richmond, VA

Part-Time RN Nurse Administrator – Evening/Night Leader

Virginia Commonwealth University Health - Richmond, VA

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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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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

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

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