Manager nurse pay
$142,550median posted offer#32 of 379 specialties
Read from 45 live Manager postings that state pay — 49% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $123k
- 25th percentile
- $124k
- 75th percentile
- $168k
- 90th percentile
- $182k
Where does your pay sit in Manager?
Checked against 45 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $123k
- 25th percentile
- $124k
- 75th percentile
- $168k
- 90th percentile
- $182k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Manager pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $170,972 | $195k | 18 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $147k | 5 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $123,532 | $124k | 15 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do Manager nurses make?
- Across 45 live Manager postings that state pay, the median offer is $142,550 a year. The middle half runs $123,532–$168,189, and the top 10% start at $182,442.
- Does Manager pay more than nursing overall?
- Manager ranks #32 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 49% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Manager nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($170,972), #2 Massachusetts ($143,936), #3 New Mexico ($123,532). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.