Chief Nursing Officer Salary in the United States

Chief Nursing Officer Salary

How much does a Chief Nursing Officer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in the United States is $243,507. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $189,423 to a high of $356,465, with most professionals earning between $215,198 and $302,633.

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Chief Nursing Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $189,423 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $215,198 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $243,507 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $302,633 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Nursing Officer Salary $356,465 US April 01, 2025
25% $215,198 10% $189,423 90% $356,465 75% $302,633 $243,507 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Nursing Officer ?

Nursing management consists of the performance of the leadership functions of governance and decision-making within organizations employing nurses. It includes processes common to all management like planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. It is common for registered nurses to seek additional education to earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice to prepare for leadership roles within nursing. Management positions increasingly require candidates to hold an advanced degree in nursing....

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    8 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
215198
302633
243507
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Nursing Officer in the United States. The base salary for Chief Nursing Officer ranges from $215,198 to $302,633 with the average base salary of $243,507. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $215,198 to $302,633 with the average total cash compensation of $243,507.

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