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Director of nursing salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Director of Nursing make in the United States?

Average base salary

$109,493
Average $109,493
Low $78,546
High $152,634

The average salary for a director of nursing is $109,493 per year in the United States and $10,750 overtime per year.16.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Director of Nursing job openings in United States

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Director of Nursing, DON
CommuniCare Health Services2.8out of 5 stars.
Charles Town, WV
Full-time
10 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Nursing in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Greenstaff Medical
 
$317,200per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$282,024per year
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Providence
 
$262,196per year
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Astyra Corporation
 
$260,000per year
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County of Los Angeles
 
$252,094per year
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Healthcare Staffing Profession...
 
$249,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Directors of Nursing near United States

  1. Monroeville, PA
    $126,320 per year
  2. Westbury, NY
    $113,199 per year
  3. Charlottesville, VA
    $111,631 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $110,380 per year
  5. Fort Pierce, FL
    $104,586 per year

Where can a Director of Nursing earn more?

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