What are the main factors that influence a Director of Nurses's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Director of Nurses?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Director of Nurses roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Director of Nurses's salary?

A Director of Nurses's salary grows with experience: starting around $106,320 for beginners, reaching about $150,729 at mid-level, and approach $223,670 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Director of Nurses?

Director of Nurses salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director of Nurses roles are District of Columbia $187,748, California $187,036, Massachusetts $184,543. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director of Nurses roles make?

Salaries for Director of Nurses level roles vary by specialization: HOMECARE REGISTERED NURSES TELEHEALTH HYBRID BEST RATES: $96,625; RN LPN Agency Nurses All: $88,451; HOMECARE NURSES: $86,938; Substitute Nurses: $82,994; Registered Nurses Short Term Assignments: $81,919.

Director of Nurses Salary in South Dakota

How much does a Director of Nurses make in South Dakota? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director of Nurses in South Dakota is $154,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Director of Nurses's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $185,065
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,693 to $170,311
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,572

10% $126,572

50% (Median) $154,105

90% $185,065

Director of Nurses Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,311	$14,193	$3,275	$82
Average	$154,105	$12,842	$2,964	$74
25th Percentile	$139,693	$11,641	$2,686	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Director of Nurses Salaries

A Director of Nurses'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Director of Nurses Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director of Nurses'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): $106,320
Early Career (1-2 years): $124,426
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,729
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $185,133
Expert (over 8 years): $223,670

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Nursing Supervisor	less than 1 year	$106,320
Nursing Manager	1-2 years	$124,426
Director of Nurses	2-4 years	$150,729
Nursing Director	5-8 years	$185,133
Head of Nursing	over 8 years	$223,670

How Do Director of Nurses Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Director of Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $187,748.
California: $187,036.
Massachusetts: $184,543.

District of Columbia $187,748 California $187,036 Massachusetts $184,543 Washington $183,865 New Jersey $183,797 Alaska $183,560 Connecticut $181,219 New York $180,270

Hawaii $177,235 Rhode Island $175,810 Maryland $174,844 Minnesota $173,521 Colorado $173,012 Illinois $172,843 Oregon $172,198 Delaware $171,724

New Hampshire $171,425 Virginia $170,757 Pennsylvania $168,807 Nevada $167,823 North Dakota $167,501 Michigan $166,993 Wisconsin $166,806 Vermont $166,433

Texas $165,399 Maine $165,331 Arizona $165,229 Ohio $165,110 Georgia $163,550 Indiana $162,770 Wyoming $162,618 Utah $162,380

Iowa $162,278 Kansas $161,465 Louisiana $161,227 North Carolina $161,142 Missouri $161,108 Florida $160,447 Montana $160,091 Nebraska $159,752

Kentucky $159,565 South Carolina $158,887 Tennessee $158,463 Idaho $158,294 New Mexico $157,056 Oklahoma $156,784 Alabama $155,784 South Dakota $154,105

Arkansas $153,190 West Virginia $152,698 Mississippi $151,223

Top Paying Cities for Director of Nurses

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:

Alcester: $155,711
Aurora: $156,539
Baltic: $154,855

Alcester, SD $155,711

Aurora, SD $156,539

Baltic, SD $154,855

Beresford, SD $155,313

Brandon, SD $154,538

Brookings, SD $156,827

Burbank, SD $155,157

Canistota, SD $155,387

Canton, SD $154,946

Centerville, SD $155,323

Chancellor, SD $154,928

Chester, SD $155,311

Colman, SD $155,818

Colton, SD $155,170

Crooks, SD $154,770

Davis, SD $155,133

Dell Rapids, SD $155,140

Egan, SD $155,555

Elk Point, SD $154,666

Elkton, SD $156,635

Fairview, SD $155,174

Flandreau, SD $156,060

Freeman, SD $155,891

Garretson, SD $154,884

Gayville, SD $156,152

Harrisburg, SD $154,636

Hartford, SD $154,873

Hudson, SD $155,297

Humboldt, SD $155,094

Hurley, SD $155,328

Irene, SD $155,764

Jefferson, SD $154,088

Lennox, SD $154,929

Lesterville, SD $156,037

Lyons, SD $154,914

Madison, SD $156,125

Marion, SD $155,433

Menno, SD $155,955

Mission Hill, SD $156,072

Monroe, SD $155,265

Belle Fourche, SD $155,865

Black Hawk, SD $151,097

Box Elder, SD $151,292

Buffalo, SD $155,582

Buffalo Gap, SD $154,358

Camp Crook, SD $155,731

Caputa, SD $152,023

Custer, SD $154,027

Deadwood, SD $153,078

Edgemont, SD $155,504

Enning, SD $154,290

Fairburn, SD $152,603

Fort Meade, SD $152,588

Hermosa, SD $151,992

Hill City, SD $153,022

Hot Springs, SD $155,385

Howes, SD $154,633

Interior, SD $154,880

Keystone, SD $151,841

Kyle, SD $155,211

Lead, SD $154,480

Ludlow, SD $156,194

Manderson, SD $155,462

Mud Butte, SD $154,728

Nemo, SD $152,055

Newell, SD $155,028

New Underwood, SD $152,030

Nisland, SD $155,370

Oelrichs, SD $155,065

Oglala, SD $155,335

Oral, SD $154,923

Owanka, SD $152,777

Piedmont, SD $151,209

Pine Ridge, SD $155,625

Porcupine, SD $155,157

Pringle, SD $154,505

Quinn, SD $154,656

Redig, SD $154,473

Saint Onge, SD $154,912

Scenic, SD $153,814

Smithwick, SD $155,118

Spearfish, SD $155,611

Sturgis, SD $152,103

Union Center, SD $154,393

Vale, SD $153,907

Wall, SD $154,432

Wasta, SD $153,651

White Owl, SD $154,704

Whitewood, SD $154,260

Wounded Knee, SD $155,470

Leola, SD $156,391

Long Lake, SD $156,630

Mansfield, SD $156,299

Mellette, SD $156,445

Northville, SD $156,277

Onaka, SD $155,670

Orient, SD $155,906

Pierpont, SD $156,435

Redfield, SD $156,688

Rockham, SD $156,091

Roscoe, SD $155,814

Selby, SD $155,545

Seneca, SD $155,572

Stratford, SD $156,454

Tolstoy, SD $155,582

Tulare, SD $156,471

Turton, SD $156,479

Warner, SD $156,635

Westport, SD $156,420

Pierre, SD $142,863

Agar, SD $146,580

Belvidere, SD $154,653

Blunt, SD $142,863

Burke, SD $155,864

Colome, SD $155,674

Dallas, SD $155,626

Draper, SD $150,822

Fort Pierre, SD $143,282

Gregory, SD $155,792

Hamill, SD $155,406

Harrold, SD $143,697

Hayes, SD $153,061

Herrick, SD $155,775

Holabird, SD $146,937

Ideal, SD $155,365

Kadoka, SD $154,831

Kennebec, SD $153,096

Long Valley, SD $154,824

Lower Brule, SD $152,894

Martin, SD $155,197

Midland, SD $154,322

Milesville, SD $154,422

Mission, SD $155,530

Murdo, SD $153,368

Norris, SD $155,065

Okaton, SD $154,673

Okreek, SD $155,441

Onida, SD $144,265

Parmelee, SD $155,343

Philip, SD $154,648

Presho, SD $151,952

Reliance, SD $155,494

Rosebud, SD $155,699

Saint Charles, SD $155,945

Saint Francis, SD $155,401

Tuthill, SD $155,011

Vivian, SD $151,292

Wanblee, SD $155,114

White River, SD $155,045

Winner, SD $155,530

Witten, SD $155,252

Wood, SD $155,026

Mobridge, SD $155,577

Bison, SD $155,189

Bullhead, SD $156,377

Cherry Creek, SD $154,787

Dupree, SD $154,821

Eagle Butte, SD $154,982

Faith, SD $154,773

Glencross, SD $154,906

Glenham, SD $155,633

Herreid, SD $156,228

Isabel, SD $154,875

Keldron, SD $155,623

Lantry, SD $155,055

Lemmon, SD $156,204

Little Eagle, SD $156,354

Lodgepole, SD $155,784

Mc Intosh, SD $155,857

Mc Laughlin, SD $155,720

Meadow, SD $154,833

Morristown, SD $156,016

Mound City, SD $155,948

Pollock, SD $156,535

Prairie City, SD $155,391

Ralph, SD $155,898

Reva, SD $155,399

Ridgeview, SD $155,058

Timber Lake, SD $155,136

Trail City, SD $155,087

Wakpala, SD $155,723

Walker, SD $155,970

Watauga, SD $155,618

Whitehorse, SD $155,223

Rapid City, SD $151,070

Ellsworth Afb, SD $151,070

Allen, SD $155,196

Batesland, SD $155,260

Montrose, SD $155,389

North Sioux City, SD $153,846

Nunda, SD $156,048

Oldham, SD $156,393

Olivet, SD $156,026

Parker, SD $155,180

Ramona, SD $156,116

Renner, SD $154,673

Rowena, SD $154,568

Rutland, SD $155,911

Salem, SD $155,921

Scotland, SD $156,271

Sinai, SD $156,888

Springfield, SD $156,457

Tabor, SD $156,354

Tea, SD $154,758

Trent, SD $155,346

Tyndall, SD $156,310

Utica, SD $156,038

Valley Springs, SD $154,661

Vermillion, SD $156,074

Viborg, SD $155,723

Volga, SD $156,522

Volin, SD $155,896

Wakonda, SD $155,736

Wentworth, SD $155,855

Winfred, SD $155,931

Worthing, SD $154,906

Yankton, SD $156,671

Sioux Falls, SD $154,529

Vienna, SD $156,803

Wallace, SD $156,708

Waubay, SD $156,635

Webster, SD $156,673

White, SD $156,915

Willow Lake, SD $156,979

Wilmot, SD $156,788

Mitchell, SD $156,813

Alexandria, SD $156,237

Alpena, SD $156,501

Armour, SD $156,179

Artesian, SD $156,478

Avon, SD $156,221

Bonesteel, SD $155,918

Bridgewater, SD $155,818

Canova, SD $156,028

Carpenter, SD $156,864

Carthage, SD $156,513

Cavour, SD $156,720

Chamberlain, SD $156,013

Corsica, SD $156,208

Dante, SD $156,130

Delmont, SD $156,137

Dimock, SD $156,310

Emery, SD $156,076

Ethan, SD $156,393

Fairfax, SD $155,945

Fedora, SD $156,342

Fort Thompson, SD $154,182

Fulton, SD $156,362

Gann Valley, SD $155,691

Geddes, SD $155,982

Harrison, SD $156,099

Highmore, SD $153,096

Stephan, SD $153,775

Hitchcock, SD $156,595

Howard, SD $156,420

Huron, SD $157,129

Iroquois, SD $156,756

Kaylor, SD $156,479

Kimball, SD $156,006

Lake Andes, SD $156,233

Lane, SD $156,829

Letcher, SD $156,406

Marty, SD $156,734

Miller, SD $156,152

Mount Vernon, SD $156,305

New Holland, SD $156,537

Oacoma, SD $155,874

Parkston, SD $156,372

Pickstown, SD $156,472

Plankinton, SD $156,279

Platte, SD $156,013

Pukwana, SD $155,903

Ree Heights, SD $155,124

Saint Lawrence, SD $156,159

Spencer, SD $156,008

Stickney, SD $156,177

Tripp, SD $156,221

Virgil, SD $156,369

Wagner, SD $156,252

Wessington, SD $156,252

Wessington Springs, SD $156,228

White Lake, SD $156,074

Wolsey, SD $156,561

Woonsocket, SD $156,489

Yale, SD $156,847

Aberdeen, SD $156,862

Akaska, SD $155,462

Amherst, SD $156,622

Andover, SD $156,396

Ashton, SD $156,367

Barnard, SD $156,583

Bath, SD $156,533

Bowdle, SD $155,755

Brentford, SD $156,650

Britton, SD $157,063

Claremont, SD $156,489

Columbia, SD $156,301

Conde, SD $156,469

Cresbard, SD $156,082

Doland, SD $156,803

Eureka, SD $156,306

Faulkton, SD $156,069

Ferney, SD $157,039

Frankfort, SD $156,793

Frederick, SD $156,623

Gettysburg, SD $154,604

Groton, SD $156,550

Hecla, SD $156,847

Hosmer, SD $156,057

Houghton, SD $156,184

Hoven, SD $155,630

Ipswich, SD $156,218

Java, SD $155,533

Langford, SD $156,411

Lebanon, SD $154,863

Watertown, SD $157,129

Arlington, SD $156,712

Astoria, SD $156,961

Badger, SD $156,986

Big Stone City, SD $157,213

Bradley, SD $156,659

Brandt, SD $156,856

Bristol, SD $156,533

Bruce, SD $156,684

Bryant, SD $156,910

Castlewood, SD $156,813

Claire City, SD $157,051

Clark, SD $156,929

Clear Lake, SD $156,869

Corona, SD $157,054

De Smet, SD $156,847

Eden, SD $156,569

Erwin, SD $156,749

Estelline, SD $156,788

Florence, SD $156,737

Garden City, SD $156,764

Gary, SD $156,969

Goodwin, SD $156,671

Grenville, SD $156,528

Hayti, SD $156,873

Hazel, SD $156,801

Henry, SD $156,805

Kranzburg, SD $157,388

Labolt, SD $156,686

Lake City, SD $156,830

Lake Norden, SD $156,947

Lake Preston, SD $156,796

Marvin, SD $156,518

Milbank, SD $157,188

New Effington, SD $157,385

Ortley, SD $156,552

Peever, SD $156,762

Raymond, SD $156,840

Revillo, SD $156,781

Rosholt, SD $157,347

Roslyn, SD $156,498

Sisseton, SD $156,857

South Shore, SD $156,566

Stockholm, SD $156,567

Strandburg, SD $156,550

Summit, SD $156,561

Toronto, SD $156,795

Twin Brooks, SD $156,508

Veblen, SD $157,129

Director of Nurses Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Director of Nurses roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Director of Nurses positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Director of Nurses as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Director of Nurses

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$184,926	$89.0	20%

Director of Nurses Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director of Nurses'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.

$139,693

Average $154,105/year

$170,311

$11,641

Average $12,842/month

$14,193

$2,686

Average $2,964/week

$3,275

$67

Average $74/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$170,311	$14,193	$3,275	$82
Average	$154,105	$12,842	$2,964	$74
25th Percentile	$139,693	$11,641	$2,686	$67

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