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Chief nursing officer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$195,809
Average $195,809
Low $129,938
High $295,073

The average salary for a chief nursing officer is $195,809 per year in the United States. 4.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Chief Nursing Officer job openings in United States

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Chief Clinical Officer
Portsmouth, VA
$140,000 - $160,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Nursing Officer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Access Staffing LLC
 
$500,000per year
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OneLegacy
 
$500,000per year
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Stony Brook University Medical...
 
$475,000per year
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Montefiore Nyack Hospital
 
$457,500per year
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Harrison and Star
 
$425,000per year
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Xponential Fitness
 
$425,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Nursing Officers near United States

  1. Bloomfield Hills, MI
    $268,171 per year
  2. Saint Paul, MN
    $258,909 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $253,500 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $196,900 per year
  5. St. Louis, MO
    $195,997 per year

Where can a Chief Nursing Officer earn more?

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