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Nurse manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$109,487
Average $109,487
Low $72,740
High $164,799

The average salary for a nurse manager is $109,487 per year in the United States. 7.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Nurse Manager job openings in United States

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Infection Control Coordinator ...
NexCare WellBridge Senior Living2.8out of 5 stars.
Fenton, MI
$85,000 a year
Full-time
14 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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MERCOR
 
$260,000per 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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Highest paying cities for Nurse Managers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $154,500 per year
  2. Rockford, IL
    $145,085 per year
  3. Portland, OR
    $142,765 per year
  4. Brooklyn, NY
    $132,741 per year
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $119,942 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 $109,862 per year

Senior Nurse Manager

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Average $123,014 per year