How much does a Nurse Administrator make in San Francisco, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Administrator in San Francisco, CA is $102,613. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,340 to $113,605, with most professionals earning between $82,987 and $123,612.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nurse Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $82,987 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $92,340 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $102,613 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $113,605 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nurse Administrator Salary $123,612 San Francisco,CA April 01, 2025
25% $92,340 10% $82,987 90% $123,612 75% $113,605 $102,613 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Nurse Administrator

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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