Nursing Administrator Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Administrator make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Administrator in the United States is $138,344 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Nursing Administrator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,612
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,681 to $157,328
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,421
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Nursing Administrator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $157,328 $13,111 $3,026 $76
Average $138,344 $11,529 $2,660 $67
25th Percentile $122,681 $10,223 $2,359 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Administrator Salaries

A Nursing Administrator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Administrators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $174,493
  • San Francisco: $172,583
  • Oakland: $168,946

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Administrator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 11.15% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 2.13% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
  • Operations Management (Mentioned in 1.48% Job Postings): Operations management is an area of management concerned with designing and controlling the process of production and redesigning business operations in the production of goods or services. It involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient in terms of using as few resources as needed and effective in terms of meeting customer requirements. Operations management is primarily concerned with planning, organizing and supervising in the contexts of production, manufacturing or the provision of services. It is concerned with managing an entire production system which is the process that converts inputs (in the forms of raw materials, labor, and energy) into outputs (in the form of goods and/or services), or delivers a product or services. Operations produce products, manage quality and creates service. Operation management covers sectors like banking systems, hospitals, companies, working with suppliers, customers, and using technology. Operations is one of the major functions in an organization along with supply chains, marketing, finance and human resources. The operations function requires management of both the strategic and day-to-day production of goods and services.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 11.15%
Quality Assurance 2.13%
Operations Management 1.48%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nursing Administrator's salary.
  • Operations Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Delegation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Operations Management
$163,246
18%
Time Management
$159,096
15%
Delegation
$157,712
14%
Problem Solving
$157,712
14%
Clinical Services
$154,945
12%
Coordination
$154,945
12%
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How Education impacts a Nursing Administrator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nursing Administrators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Nursing Administrator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $126,673 and $137,232).

Nursing Administrator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nursing Administrator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.1%
Associates 7.3%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 37.8%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Nursing Administrator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Administrator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nursing Administrator

Salaries for a Nursing Administrator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $136,989 in 2023 to around $134,562 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nursing Administrator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nursing Administrator Over Time

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2023
$136,989
2024
$135,394
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$134,562
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2024 $135,394
2025 $134,562
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