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Director of Nursing salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 845 open job postings for Director of Nursing roles in United States, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Director of Nursing postings in United States

  1. Director of Nursing (DON)Ingleside Communities · Mount Horeb, WI · $120K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director of Nursing (DON)Ingleside Communities · Mount Horeb, WI · $120K–$130K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Director of NursingThe Delaney at Georgetown Village · Bloomfield, NJ · $90K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Clinics - Director of NursingDell Medical School · Austin, TX · $35.20–$61.09/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Director of NursingThe Avalon of Bloomfield Township · Bloomfield, NJ · $90K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Director of Nursing pay in other places

  1. California$155K median, $145K–$165K typical, 106 postingsCalifornia: middle half $145K–$165K, median $155K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Director of Nursing jobs in United States is $108K a year, from 845 job postings with pay at 356 companies.

What is the typical Director of Nursing pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $90.3K–$131K. The top 10% list $155K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $74.2K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Director of Nursing jobs?

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

How many Director of Nursing jobs in United States list pay?

845 open postings at 356 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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