How much do staff Chief Nursing Officer jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, July 1st 2026, the average hourly salary for a Chief Nursing Officer is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $42 per hour.

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

CoreMedical Group Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$153K-230K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

UW Health
Madison, WI

$149K-224K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Chief Nursing Officer Salary Insights

Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary

$51.46/hour

The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer is $51.46 per hour. This is 8% higher than the nursing US average of $47.38.

Last updated on June 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Where can I learn more about working as a Chief Nursing Officer?

Take a look at Vivian's Chief Nursing Officer Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What certifications are commonly held by Chief Nursing Officers?

Chief Nursing Officers may hold Nurse Manager and Leader Certification (CNML), Executive Nursing Practice Certification (CENP), Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC), Nurse Executive, Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) or Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), among others.

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