Nursing Officer Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does a Nursing Officer make in Durham, NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nursing Officer in Durham, NC is $122,434. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $101,660 to a high of $146,092, with most professionals earning between $111,560 and $134,818.

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Maintains a respectful and just culture free, and addresses workplace violence, sexual harassment, verbal and physical abuse, bullying, discrimination based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other individual differences with sensitivity, openness and corrective action plans.

December 16, 2022

Works with physicians, management, clinical, and administrative functions to develop strategies and goals to improve nursing services and ensure continuity of care throughout the health care spectrum.

December 18, 2022

Assists COO in providing strategic leadership to management to ensure equitable distribution of resources and delivery of high quality, cost-effective health care and efficient management of staff in accordance with goals, objectives, policies, and applicable regulatory agency rules and regulations.

December 25, 2022

Develops policies and procedures relevant to the assigned departments, assists with job description development in conjunction with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and ensures competency assessments are completed timely.

February 10, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as both a team leader and team member and promote collaboration among all levels of staff, administration and physicians.

March 02, 2023

Collaborates with other disciplines for the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures that address how patient care needs of the patient population served are assessed, met, and evaluated.

March 04, 2023

Demonstrates a commitment to Customer Service and provides professional collaborative communication with all internal and external customers, including active involvement in the design and implementation of patient, employee and physician satisfaction initiatives.

March 31, 2023

Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

April 09, 2023

Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration with clear expectations and direction to all practicing nurses about the importance of partnerships with patient and families, and with all disciplines to ensure a comprehensive care plan.

April 22, 2023

Plans the system for delivery of nursing care by utilizing alternative types of nursing, appropriate staffing patterns, scheduling methods, control of safe therapeutic environmental factors, and directs the monitoring of quality patient care 24-hours a day.

May 02, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nursing Officer in Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

111560

134818

122434

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

112474

136911

123762

What is the average salary for Nursing Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nursing Officer in Durham, NC. The base salary for Nursing Officer ranges from $111,560 to $134,818 with the average base salary of $122,434. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,474 to $136,911 with the average total cash compensation of $123,762.

View Average Salary for Nursing Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,434	$111,560 - $134,818
Bonus	$1,328	$914 - $2,094
Total Pay	$123,762	$112,474 - $136,911

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nursing Officer Salary Near Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,995 - $134,135	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,332 - $135,751	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,332 - $135,751	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,657 - $132,518	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,800 - $133,898	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,141 - $133,103	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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