Assistant Chief Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Chief Nurse make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Chief Nurse in the United States is $74,807 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Assistant Chief Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,703
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $64,755 to $85,221
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,604

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries

An Assistant Chief Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Chief Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,098
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $69,420
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,373
  • Expert (over 8 years): $77,410
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Chief Nurse less than 1 year $69,098
Early Career Level Assistant Chief Nurse 1-2 years $69,420
Mid-Level Level Assistant Chief Nurse 2-4 years $70,707
Senior-Level Level Assistant Chief Nurse 5-8 years $74,373
Expert Level Assistant Chief Nurse over 8 years $77,410

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Chief Nurse

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $94,354
  • San Francisco: $93,321
  • Oakland: $91,354

How Education impacts an Assistant Chief Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Chief Nurse professionals enter the field with a Bachelor's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Chief Nurse with a Bachelor's is between $68,035 and $77,599.

Assistant Chief Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Chief Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 14.3%
High School 85.7%
Associate's Degree 0%
Bachelor's Degree 0%
Master's Degree or MBA 14.3%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 85.7%

Assistant Chief Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Chief Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$64,755
Average $74,807/year
$85,221
$5,396
Average $6,234/month
$7,102
$1,245
Average $1,439/week
$1,639
$31
Average $36/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $85,221 $7,102 $1,639 $41
Average $74,807 $6,234 $1,439 $36
25th Percentile $64,755 $5,396 $1,245 $31

Most common benefits for Assistant Chief Nurse

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assistant Chief Nurse

Here are companies hiring for Assistant Chief Nurse and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant Chief Nurse Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Chief Nurse job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

  • Ohio State University Physicians | Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University Physicians | Columbus, OH

    Join Our Team At Ohio State University Physicians. Looking to join a dynamic team where excellence meets compassion. With over 100 cutting-edge outpatient ... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Evolution Research Group | Columbus, OH

    Evolution Research Group | Columbus, OH

    Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Manager. Evolution Research Group (ERG) is dedicated to delivering high-quality Phase IIV clinical trial execution to help spon... more

    6 Days Ago

  • MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    MyJobsCorner | Columbus, OH

    Find your next job here. Will train the right candidate. Average salaries from $20 - $37/Hr, full time and part time shifts available now. Hiring for: Nurs... more

    29 Days Ago

  • OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Practice Providers (APP). We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong p... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Dermafix Spa | Columbus, OH

    Dermafix Spa | Columbus, OH

    Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Aesthetic Injector (Med Spa). Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $50$65 per hour + tips (depending on experience) ... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Dermafix Spa | Columbus, OH

    Dermafix Spa | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Medspa Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant. Are you a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for aesthetic... more

    5 Days Ago

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