Nurse Manager Salary Guide
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$58.14/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager is $58.14 per hour. This is 17% higher than the nursing US average of $48.25.
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Nurse Manager compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$58.14/hour
17% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.25/hour
United States
Where do Nurse Managers get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78 | $100 |
| Nevada | $69 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $69 | $87 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| New Mexico | $59 | $72 |
| Oregon | $58 | $78 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| North Dakota | $55 | $63 |
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $52 | $55 |
| New York | $51 | $67 |
| Virginia | $51 | $55 |
| Texas | $50 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| Michigan | $49 | $53 |
| Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Illinois | $48 | $54 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Arizona | $47 | $59 |
| Ohio | $47 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Maine | $47 | $50 |
| Washington | $41 | $58 |
| West Virginia | $41 | $44 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Florida | $38 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Desert | $79 | $81 |
| United Health Services | $68 | $68 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $64 | $72 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $52 | $52 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $52 | $52 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $68 |
| BJC HealthCare | $46 | $46 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $44 | $44 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Nurse Manager Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Nurse Manager Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Adventist Health
- Saint Helena, CA
$153K-230K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$82-105/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$82-105/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab
- Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$82-105/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$146K-219K/year
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Nurse Manager FAQs
What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Risk Management RN?
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?
Take a look at Vivian's Nursing Manager Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.