Average Assistant Director of Nursing Salary

$45.44/hour

The average salary for a Assistant Director of Nursing is $45.44 per hour.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Where do Assistant Directors of Nursing get paid the most?

New York pays Assistant Director of Nursings the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($54) and Texas ($52). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the national average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — New York pays 26% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$57$75
Connecticut$54$55
Texas$52$61
North Carolina$50$58
Tennessee$39$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Assistant Director of Nursing jobs?

Only The Hospitals of Providence reports pay data for Assistant Director of Nursings, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the national average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — The Hospitals of Providence pays 20% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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