Average Nurse Manager Salary

$45.38/hour

This is equal to the nursing US average

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Nurse Manager compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$45.38/hour

This is equal to the nursing US average

$45.27/hour

United States

Where do Nurse Managers get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oregon$64$76
New York$59$74
Virginia$52$57
Colorado$48$52
Pennsylvania$44$49
Texas$44$50
Arizona$44$58
Maryland$43$50
Washington$41$58
Georgia$41$43
Connecticut$40$54
Florida$38$44
Massachusetts$37$49
New Jersey$33$40
Illinois$32$42
North Carolina$32$43
Oklahoma$31$40
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
UNC Health$47$52
St. Luke's Health System$45$45
Inova Health System$45$45
Baylor Scott & White Health$45$45
INTEGRIS Health$40$40
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36
Phoebe Putney Health System$36$36

Last updated on April 26, 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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