Nurse Managers

Earnings for nurse managers are based on their educational background, experience, responsibilities, and geographic location.

Median annual earnings of medical and health service managers, which includes nurse managers, were $110,680 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $67,900, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $216,750.

ZipRecruiter.com reports that nurse managers earned salaries that ranged from $53,500 to $175,500 or more in 2025. They received average salaries of $102,684.

Employers usually provide health and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement plans, and some offer reimbursements for continuing education expenses.