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Director of nursing salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Nursing make in the United States?

Average base salary

$109,474
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).

Director of Nursing job openings in United States

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Director of Nursing (DON)
Westpark a Waters Community3.3out of 5 stars.
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
1 hour ago

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
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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

Highest paying cities for Directors of Nursing near United States

  1. Monroeville, PA
    $126,320 per year
  2. Westbury, NY
    $113,199 per year
  3. Charlottesville, VA
    $111,631 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $110,600 per year
  5. Fort Pierce, FL
    $104,586 per year

Where can a Director of Nursing earn more?

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