The median Chief Nursing Officer (cno) salary is $127.90 per hour, or $266,032 per year, based on 7 job postings across 5 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$127.90
Median hourly
$266,032
Annual salary
$70-$162
Pay range
5
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Chief Nursing Officer (cno) earns $127.90/hr, with most posted roles landing between $103.24 and $153.17/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -75.7% movement versus the prior period.
Compare locations before accepting an offer, especially when travel stipends or weekend differentials are included.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-75.7%
Current median: $24.50/hr
Prior period: $100.98/hr
Job openings
0%
1 recent postings
Previous period: 1 postings
Daily pay signal
$24.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Chief Nursing Officer (cno) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $100.98/hr to $24.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$70.39
$146,411/yr
Median
$127.90
$266,032/yr
Top earners
$162.10
$337,168/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $24.50/hr | 1 |
Mar 2026 | $100.98/hr | 1 |
Jan 2026 | $153.00/hr | 3 |
Nov 2025 | $140.62/hr | 2 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
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~$30.52
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~$36.31
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~$31.94
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~$36.26
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~$36.39
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~$37.73
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~$34.70
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~$35.30
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~$31.44
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~$38.73
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~$34.77
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~$36.63
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~$31.55
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~$38.22
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Estimated from national data
~$32.69
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~$34.02
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~$38.60
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Estimated from national data
~$36.44
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Estimated from national data
~$35.37
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~$36.07
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Estimated from national data
~$32.34
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Estimated from national data
~$29.75
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Estimated from national data
~$39.97
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Estimated from national data
~$35.30
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~$33.86
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Estimated from national data
~$31.60
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Estimated from national data
~$36.64
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Estimated from national data
~$29.89
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Estimated from national data
~$32.54
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Estimated from national data
~$36.99
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~$39.43
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~$33.25
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~$33.09
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~$39.14
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~$33.16
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~$29.87
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~$30.24
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~$30.22
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~$32.46
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~$30.49
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~$30.17
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~$31.00
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~$38.80
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~$36.98
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~$30.31
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~$34.74
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~$32.01
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~$33.23
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~$35.93
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~$30.93
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~$30.28
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
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PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Chief Nursing Officer (cno) salaries.
FAQ
The median Chief Nursing Officer (cno) salary is $127.90 per hour, or $266,032 annually. Pay ranges from $70.39/hr (10th percentile) to $162.10/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 7 job postings, the highest paying states for Chief Nursing Officer (cno)s include various states. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 7 Chief Nursing Officer (cno) job postings across 5 states, from 5 different healthcare employers.
Chief Nursing Officer (cno) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Chief Nursing Officer (cno) pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 75.7%.
Chief Nursing Officer (cno) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $25.27 to $34.20 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Chief Nursing Officer (cno) pay varies by location based on cost of living, local demand, and facility type. Urban areas typically pay more but have higher living costs.
Entry-level Chief Nursing Officer (cno)s typically earn around $70.39 to $103.24 per hour ($146,411 to $214,739 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $127.90/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 7 active postings with listed compensation for Chief Nursing Officer (cno). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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