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Director of Nursing salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 106 open job postings for Director of Nursing roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Director of Nursing postings in California

  1. Director of NursingSan Francisco, CA · $177K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director of Nursing - Hospice and Palliative CareTalentuition · Torrance, CA · $150K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Director of Nursing (DON) – RNCity View Post Acute · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Director of NursingViewjob · Los Angeles, CA · $180K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Director of NursingParkVista CoreCare V · Fullerton, CA · $165K–$180K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Director of Nursing pay in other places

  1. United States$108K median, $90.3K–$131K typical, 845 postingsUnited States: middle half $90.3K–$131K, median $108K
  2. Texas$43.43/hr ($90.3K/yr) median, $43.43–$49.28/hr typical, 79 postingsTexas: middle half $43.43–$49.28/hr, median $43.43/hr ($90.3K/yr)
  3. Minnesota$52.94/hr ($110K/yr) median, $50.48–$54.06/hr typical, 62 postingsMinnesota: middle half $50.48–$54.06/hr, median $52.94/hr ($110K/yr)
  4. North Dakota$50.84/hr ($106K/yr) median, $50.84–$50.84/hr typical, 58 postingsNorth Dakota: middle half $50.84–$50.84/hr, median $50.84/hr ($106K/yr)
  5. San Antonio, TX$43.43/hr ($90.3K/yr) median, $43.43–$43.43/hr typical, 48 postingsSan Antonio, TX: middle half $43.43–$43.43/hr, median $43.43/hr ($90.3K/yr)
  6. Cupertino, CA$155K median, $155K–$155K typical, 44 postingsCupertino, CA: middle half $155K–$155K, median $155K
  7. South Dakota$37.89/hr ($78.8K/yr) median, $29.55–$37.89/hr typical, 42 postingsSouth Dakota: middle half $29.55–$37.89/hr, median $37.89/hr ($78.8K/yr)
  8. New York$126K median, $109K–$158K typical, 34 postingsNew York: middle half $109K–$158K, median $126K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Nursing make in California?

The median posted base pay for Director of Nursing jobs in California is $155K a year, from 106 job postings with pay at 51 companies.

What is the typical Director of Nursing pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $145K–$165K. The top 10% list $183K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Director of Nursing jobs?

The median here is $155K, against $108K across all 871 postings for the role.

How many Director of Nursing jobs in California list pay?

106 open postings at 51 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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