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Director of nursing salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$109,530
Average $109,530
Low $78,565
High $152,700

The average salary for a director of nursing is $109,530 per year in the United States and $10,750 overtime per year.16.4k 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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Floating Director Of Nursing (...
Centers Health Care3.5out of 5 stars.
Syracuse, NY
$145,000 - $155,000 a year
Full-time
1 hour 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
    $114,891 per year
  3. Charlottesville, VA
    $111,631 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $110,298 per year
  5. Fort Pierce, FL
    $104,804 per year

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