The median Nurse Supervisor salary is $51.00 per hour, or $106,080 per year, based on 1,491 job postings across 87 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$51.00
Median hourly
$106,080
Annual salary
$40-$85
Pay range
87
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Nurse Supervisor earns $51.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $44.50 and $71.63/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -6.7% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Castro Valley, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while San Antonio, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
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
-6.7%
Current median: $49.00/hr
Prior period: $52.50/hr
Job openings
+22.5%
627 recent postings
Previous period: 512 postings
Daily pay signal
$47.75/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Nurse Supervisor postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $52.50/hr to $49.00/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
$39.50
$82,160/yr
Median
$51.00
$106,080/yr
Top earners
$84.86
$176,509/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $49.00/hr | 604 |
Mar 2026 | $52.50/hr | 535 |
Feb 2026 | $52.00/hr | 171 |
Jan 2026 | $71.03/hr | 87 |
Dec 2025 | $53.75/hr | 40 |
Nov 2025 | $75.75/hr | 54 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
11 postings · 7 companies
$39.50
$33-$43
15 postings · 8 companies
$82.17
$81-$84
8 postings · 2 companies
$35.50
$36-$48
Estimated from national data
~$58.95
—
125 postings · 62 companies
$77.78
$54-$95
44 postings · 43 companies
$91.12
$84-$95
19 postings · 14 companies
$52.50
$50-$55
5 postings · 2 companies
$45.00
$42-$45
Estimated from national data
~$61.53
—
25 postings · 13 companies
$41.50
$38-$54
17 postings · 15 companies
$47.50
$43-$78
Estimated from national data
~$48.02
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.52
—
44 postings · 23 companies
$48.50
$41-$51
5 postings · 4 companies
$39.50
$35-$45
Estimated from national data
~$50.43
—
Estimated from national data
~$51.05
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.23
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.42
—
Estimated from national data
~$47.33
—
43 postings · 26 companies
$47.00
$44-$50
84 postings · 47 companies
$52.00
$49-$84
10 postings · 9 companies
$82.02
$81-$83
11 postings · 7 companies
$44.00
$40-$53
Estimated from national data
~$51.72
—
Estimated from national data
~$51.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$58.98
—
Estimated from national data
~$49.16
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.88
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.29
—
60 postings · 41 companies
$47.50
$44-$49
Estimated from national data
~$48.98
—
243 postings · 120 companies
$56.00
$48-$77
50 postings · 10 companies
$55.00
$44-$55
Estimated from national data
~$58.21
—
23 postings · 16 companies
$42.00
$37-$50
Estimated from national data
~$49.70
—
38 postings · 26 companies
$74.47
$69-$79
101 postings · 43 companies
$45.00
$43-$48
9 postings · 5 companies
$46.50
$43-$49
12 postings · 9 companies
$44.00
$38-$46
Estimated from national data
~$54.88
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$51.88
$34-$56
18 postings · 10 companies
$48.50
$40-$53
Estimated from national data
~$60.86
—
21 postings · 17 companies
$70.95
$70-$73
26 postings · 16 companies
$45.00
$40-$49
78 postings · 40 companies
$75.15
$68-$80
6 postings · 1 companies
$37.75
$37-$39
15 postings · 11 companies
$47.50
$45-$64
Estimated from national data
~$49.21
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Nurse Supervisor salaries.
Castro Valley
California · 16 postings
$105.57/hr
Brooklyn
New York · 21 postings
$102.10/hr
Lamar
Colorado · 35 postings
$93.83/hr
Northampton
Massachusetts · 17 postings
$84.88/hr
Juneau
Alaska · 12 postings
$82.60/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 10 postings
$53.00/hr
Charlotte
North Carolina · 24 postings
$55.00/hr
Bronx
New York · 12 postings
$57.00/hr
Clarkston
Washington · 29 postings
$70.83/hr
Morrisville
Vermont · 13 postings
$70.97/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Nurse Supervisor positions.
Kaiser Permanente
15 postings
$107.64/hr
Coast Medical Service
5 postings
$95.63/hr
Uc Irvine Health
5 postings
$93.50/hr
Assured Nursing
8 postings
$90.55/hr
Premier Medical Staffing Services
7 postings
$84.25/hr
Brookdale Senior Living
11 postings
$35.50/hr
Living Legends
12 postings
$38.00/hr
Benchmark Senior Living
10 postings
$40.25/hr
White Oak Management, Inc.
5 postings
$40.50/hr
Saber Healthcare Group
31 postings
$41.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Rn Supervisor | 174 | $47.50/hr |
| Nurse Rn - House Supervisor | 160 | $80.40/hr |
| Rn House Supervisor | 93 | $79.08/hr |
| Nurse Supervisor | 80 | $47.50/hr |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor, Rn | 70 | $43.50/hr |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor | 37 | $45.00/hr |
| Labor And Delivery Rn Supervisor | 35 | $93.83/hr |
| Weekend Nurse Supervisor | 22 | $45.50/hr |
| Registered Nurse Supervisor (rn) | 19 | $49.00/hr |
| Emergency Department Rn Supervisor | 15 | $71.97/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Nurse Supervisor salaries.
FAQ
The median Nurse Supervisor salary is $51.00 per hour, or $106,080 annually. Pay ranges from $39.50/hr (10th percentile) to $84.86/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,491 job postings, the highest paying states for Nurse Supervisors include Colorado, Alaska, Michigan. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,491 Nurse Supervisor job postings across 87 states, from 572 different healthcare employers.
Nurse Supervisor 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.
Nurse Supervisor pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 6.7%.
Nurse Supervisor pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $20.63 to $33.86 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Castro Valley offer $105.57/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $53.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Nurse Supervisors typically earn around $39.50 to $44.50 per hour ($82,160 to $92,560 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $51.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,491 active postings with listed compensation for Nurse Supervisor. 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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