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Director of nursing salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Director of Nursing make in the United States?
Average base salary
$109,474
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $109,474
Low $78,508
High $152,653
The average salary for a director of nursing is $109,474 per year in the United States and $10,750 overtime per year.16.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Director of Nursing in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.County of Santa Clara
$282,024per year
Providence
$262,196per year
Astyra Corporation
$260,000per year
County of Los Angeles
$252,094per year
Healthcare Staffing Profession...
$249,600per year
City and County of San Francis...
$234,225per year
