Director of nursing salary in United States
How much does a Director of Nursing make in the United States?
Average base salary
$93,945
Average $93,945
Low $67,650
High $130,462
The average salary for a director of nursing is $93,945 per year in the United States and $10,750 overtime per year.11.4k salaries reported, updated at January 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
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Top companies for Directors of Nursing in United States
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Highest paying cities for Directors of Nursing near United States
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Where can a Director of Nursing earn more?
Compare salaries for Directors of Nursing in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Directors of Nursing
Top specialties
Labor & DeliveryTop skills
Nursing ExperienceTop certifications
ACLS CertificationMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Specialties | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 jobs | 31 | ||
| 43 jobs | 51 | ||
| 71 jobs | 93 | ||
| 120 jobs | 177 | ||
| 7 jobs | 8 |
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Most common benefits for Directors of Nursing
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 263 ratings69% of Directors of Nursing in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
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63,134 job openingsAverage $2,457 per week
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445,501 job openingsAverage $2,546 per week
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35,078 job openingsAverage $51.82 per hour
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115,067 job openingsAverage $605 per week
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Common questions about salaries for a Director of Nursing
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