As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nurse Administrator in Richmond, VA is $84,670, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,628 weekly, or $7,056 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 Richmond, VA vary widely, spanning from $71,447 to $101,667. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,748) and 75th percentile ($93,567), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,667 per year. This $15,819 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, Richmond Nurse Administrator often earn 3.4% lower than national averages. 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 $71,447 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $77,748 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $84,670 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $93,567 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $101,667 Richmond, VA January 01, 2026
25% $77,748 10% $71,447 90% $101,667 75% $93,567 $84,670 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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