Average Nurse Manager Salary

$42.21/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager is $42.21 per hour. This is 7% lower than the nursing US average of $45.07.

Last updated on May 18, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Nurse Manager compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$42.21/hour

7% lower than the nursing US average.

$45.07/hour

United States

Where do Nurse Managers get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oregon$67$76
Washington$65$95
Massachusetts$56$68
Virginia$51$57
New York$50$74
Pennsylvania$49$66
Colorado$48$52
Arizona$48$58
Texas$44$50
Maryland$43$49
Georgia$42$45
Connecticut$40$54
Oklahoma$40$46
Florida$39$44
Illinois$35$48
New Jersey$32$37
North Carolina$32$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lee Health$57$57
The Valley Health System$51$51
St. Luke's Health System$45$45
INTEGRIS Health$40$40
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36
Phoebe Putney Health System$36$36
Saint Francis Health System$33$33

Last updated on May 18, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Nurse Manager FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Risk Management RN?

Earning your Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) or Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) often increases your salary potential as a risk management nurse or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) boost my salary as a Risk Management RN?

Yes, having a Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a risk management nurse.

Can having a Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) boost my salary as a Risk Management RN?

Yes, having a Health Care Quality & Management (HCQM) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a risk management nurse.

Where can I learn more about working as a Nursing Manager?

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