Nursing Administration nurse pay
$190,944median posted offer#10 of 379 specialties
Read from 11 live Nursing Administration postings that state pay — 100% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $105k
- 25th percentile
- $142k
- 75th percentile
- $244k
- 90th percentile
- $262k
Where does your pay sit in Nursing Administration?
Checked against 11 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $105k
- 25th percentile
- $142k
- 75th percentile
- $244k
- 90th percentile
- $262k
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 Nursing Administration pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $229,700 | $264k | 5 |
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Nursing Administration nurses make?
- Across 11 live Nursing Administration postings that state pay, the median offer is $190,944 a year. The middle half runs $142,168–$243,625, and the top 10% start at $261,750.
- Does Nursing Administration pay more than nursing overall?
- Nursing Administration ranks #10 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 100% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Nursing Administration nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($229,700). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.