Salary of Director of Nursing in United States 2026

How much does a Director of Nursing earn?

$90,000 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $71,880 Average salary: $90,000 Maximum: $120,000

Minimum
$71,880 Average salary
$90,000 Maximum
$120,000

$7,500 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,990 Average salary: $7,500 Maximum: $10,000

Minimum
$5,990 Average salary
$7,500 Maximum
$10,000

$250 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $200 Average salary: $250 Maximum: $333

Minimum
$200 Average salary
$250 Maximum
$333

$47 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $37 Average salary: $47 Maximum: $62

Minimum
$37 Average salary
$47 Maximum
$62

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Director of Nursing in United States

Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 3 weeks ago

Alamosa, Colorado, United States San Luis Valley Health Full-time

Weekly rate listed is an estimate and can vary based on the applicant's home location, VMS Fees, and onboarding...
Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 months ago

King City, California, United States Mee Memorial Direct Hire Full-time

Weekly rate listed is an estimate and can vary based on the applicant's home location, VMS Fees, and onboarding...
Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 2 months ago

Great Falls, Montana, United States Great Falls Clinic Medical Center Full-time

Weekly rate listed is an estimate and can vary based on the applicant's home location, VMS Fees, and onboarding...

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FAQ - Director of Nursing

The average salary for Director of Nursing is USD90,000 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Director of Nursing in United States.

The lowest salary of Director of Nursing per year in United States is USD71,880

The highest salary for Director of Nursing per year in United States is USD120,000

Data updated: May 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.