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Director of Nursing salary in United States
How much does a Director of Nursing make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.6.9k salaries reported, updated at October 20, 2021
$89,731
per year
The average salary for a director of nursing is $89,731 per year in the United States and $11,250 overtime per year.
Additional compensation
Overtime
$11,250
per year
Most common benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top specialties.
Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Labor & Delivery | +21.97% | 18 jobs | 31  |
Ob/Gyn | +19.70% | 43 jobs | 51 |
Pediatrics | +17.50% | 71 jobs | 93 |
Psychiatry | +19.58% | 120 jobs | 177 |
Gastroenterology | +39.96% | 7 jobs | 8 |
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Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
ACLS Certification | +14.23% | 166 |
Most common benefits for Directors of Nursing
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
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69% 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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