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Nurse manager salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Nurse Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$109,103
Average $109,103
Low $72,019
High $165,282

The average salary for a nurse manager is $109,103 per year in the United States. 6.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Nurse Manager job openings in United States

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Nurse Manager - MedSurg
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital3.5out of 5 stars.
Warsaw, IN
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ares Management
 
$275,000per year
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Getinge
 
$256,000per year
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County of Santa Clara
 
$251,004per year
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Tech Observer
 
$247,650per year
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Jedy Network
 
$239,200per year
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Nextaff
 
$233,450per year
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Highest paying cities for Nurse Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $158,391 per year
  2. Portland, OR
    $145,194 per year
  3. Rockford, IL
    $145,085 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $132,826 per year
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $119,911 per year

Where can a Nurse Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Nurse Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Nurse Manager get paid in United States?

Associate Nurse Manager

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Average $104,976 per year

Senior Nurse Manager

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Average $102,128 per year