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Nursing home administrator salary in United States

How much does a Nursing Home Administrator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$120,954
Average $120,954
Low $85,965
High $170,184

The average salary for a nursing home administrator is $120,954 per year in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 1, 2026).

Nursing Home Administrator job openings in United States

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Licensed Nursing Home Administ...
The Enclave at Cambridge
Cambridge, OH
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Home Administrator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilita...
 
$275,000per year
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Parker Jewish Institute for He...
 
$260,000per year
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitatio...
 
$249,600per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$232,627per year
Colonial Assisted Living
 
$225,000per year
Essen Health Care
 
$217,692per year

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Highest paying cities for Nursing Home Administrators near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $204,448 per year
  2. La Crosse, WI
    $201,428 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $157,563 per year
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $131,903 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $125,396 per year

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The average salary for a Nursing Home Administrator is $120,954 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 1, 2026.

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Nursing Home Administrator salaries typically range between a low of $85,965 and a high of $170,184 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nursing Home Administrator include Brooklyn, NY at $204,448 per year, La Crosse, WI at $201,428 per year, and Los Angeles, CA at $157,563 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nursing Home Administrator include Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing ($275,000 per year) and Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation ($260,000 per year).

How much do similar professions as Nursing Home Administrator get paid in United States?

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