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How much do nursing administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing administrator in the United States is $121,986.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nursing administrator?

Nursing Administrators are healthcare professionals who manage nursing staff and oversee the daily operations of nursing departments within hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities. They are responsible for creating work schedules, developing policies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. In addition, they play a key role in hiring and training nursing staff, as well as improving patient care processes. Nursing Administrators bridge the gap between clinical staff and upper management, ensuring that both organizational goals and patient needs are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing administrator?

To thrive as a Nursing Administrator, you need a strong background in nursing practice, healthcare management, and typically a BSN or MSN degree with relevant administrative experience. Familiarity with healthcare management software, regulatory compliance systems, and often certifications like Nurse Executive (NE-BC) are commonly required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure efficient healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care within complex organizational environments.

What are some common challenges nursing administrators face when balancing staff needs with organizational goals?

Nursing Administrators often encounter the challenge of aligning the needs and well-being of nursing staff with broader organizational objectives, such as budget constraints, patient care standards, and regulatory compliance. This can require careful scheduling, advocating for adequate staffing levels, and implementing new policies or technologies while ensuring team buy-in. Successful Nursing Administrators communicate transparently, foster a collaborative environment, and seek creative solutions to maintain both high staff morale and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Nursing Administrator vs Nursing Manager?

AspectNursing AdministratorNursing Manager
CredentialsRN license, possibly advanced degrees (e.g., MSN, MBA)RN license, often with management experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative officesHospitals, clinics, direct patient care units
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations, hospitals, long-term careHospitals, clinics, outpatient centers
Primary FocusOrganizational leadership, policy, and strategic planningSupervising nursing staff, managing daily operations

While both roles involve leadership within healthcare, Nursing Administrators focus on organizational strategy and policy at a higher level, often overseeing multiple departments. Nursing Managers are more involved in direct supervision of nursing staff and daily unit operations. Both roles require RN licensure and relevant experience, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

How much do nursing administrators get paid?

Nursing administrators typically earn a median annual salary of around $100,000, with salaries ranging from approximately $70,000 to over $130,000 depending on experience, location, and the size of the healthcare facility. They often hold a registered nurse license and may require advanced degrees such as a master's in healthcare administration or nursing leadership.

What does a nursing administrator do?

A nursing administrator oversees nursing staff and manages healthcare operations within a facility. They coordinate patient care, develop policies, ensure compliance with regulations, and handle staffing, budgeting, and administrative tasks to support effective healthcare delivery.
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Infographic showing various Nursing Administrator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,986 per year, or $58.6 per hour.

NURSING ADMINISTRATOR - 36 hours BWH

Massgeneralbrigham

Boston, MA • On-site

$111K - $146K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist with directing the operations of the Nursing Department on the off-shift and collaborate with nursing resources to ensure quality patient care.

  • Serve as a consultant and resource regarding administrative issues, monitor quality standards, and implement patient care policies.

  • Participate in personnel management activities, including hiring, evaluating, and administering personnel policies.


Mass General Brigham rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 348 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

90th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.


Job Summary

NURSING ADMINISTRATOR - 36 Hours/ Full Time | BWH NURSING ADMINISTRATION
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Nursing Administrator is a professional nurse responsible for providing administrative direction and leadership to nursing staff and is directly responsible to the Executive Director, Clinical Nursing.
The role requires clinical and management expertise and the ability to coordinate inter and intradepartmental activities.
Rotating - every other weekend.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Patient Care Organization
1. Assists with directing the operations of the Nursing Department on the off-shift.
2. Collaborates with the off-shift nursing resources to ensure quality patient care.
3. Collaborates with other departments to ensure resource availability for patient care needs on the off-shift, i.e., triaging AOC, BioMed, Occ Health (needlesticks)
B. Quality of Care
1. Serves as consultant and resource to staff and professional colleagues regarding administrative issues.
2. Participates in professional, institutional and community organizations.
3. Works collaboratively with other departments to monitor overall quality standards of the off-shift.
4. Applies theoretical and experiential knowledge of nursing to plan for needs of patients in collaboration with Primary Nurse.
5. Implements, reviews and revises patient care policies and nursing standards to ensure compliance of the nursing staff.
6. Directs operations by providing guidance to the nursing, medical, and support staff on the off-shift.
C. Coordination
1. Establishes and maintains effective professional relationships with interdepartmental personnel, professional staff, and the community.
2. Serves on Nursing Committees and Task Forces, Institution wide and Interdisciplinary.
3. Provides feedback to Executive Director/Nursing Director regarding the overall functioning of unit.
4. Provides feedback to other managers regarding functioning of their department.
5. Facilitates allocation of central resources in collaboration with staffing coordinators.
D. Financial Plan
1. Assists with the development of financial proposals to support programs identified for the off-shift.
2. Assists with the implementation and monitoring of the above programs.
3. Assists in determining cost effective strategies for patient care delivery.
4. Actively participates in the Department Financial plan: developing and managing the implementation and evaluation.
E. Personnel Management
1. Participates in the development of personnel policies for BWH.
2. Assists in administration of personnel programs, including communication and
implementation of personnel policies.
3. Performs administrative functions for the Nursing Department as assigned; including hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminations.
F. Education
1. Contributes to and encourages educational and professional development of staff nurses by assisting them to identify and meet their learning needs.
2. Assists in coordination of educational programs specific to unit/department needs.
G. Research
1. Demonstrates awareness of contemporary nursing research and works with nursing staff to
develop skill in the interpretation, application and utilization of research findings to the clinical setting.
2. Initiates and participates in nursing studies in the department


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1. Graduate of an approved School of Nursing, BSN and Master's Degree in Nursing orrelated field required.

  • 2. Current licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

  • 3. Five years of clinical nursing experience required.

  • 4. Previous Nursing Leadership experience preferred.

  • 5. Past Nursing Administration/supervision experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • 1. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients and families, nursingstaff and other disciplines in all situations encountered.
  • 2. Must have demonstrated ability in management of diverse activities associated with operated the Nursing Department.
  • 3. Must possess solid clinical skills in order to provide direction, information, and explanationto all levels of hospital management and staff.
  • 4. Must possess communication skills adequate to provide necessary direction, information,and explanation to all levels of hospital management and staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • 1. The environment may be stressful and constantly changing.
  • 2. May be exposed to infectious diseases, sealed radiation and variances in temperaturecontrol and ventilation.


Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Additional_Job_Description


Remote Type

Onsite


Work Location

75 Francis Street


Scheduled Weekly Hours

36


Employee Type

Regular


Work Shift

Night (United States of America)


Pay Range

$118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual


Grade

8


At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.


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