The Salary of Nursing Managers
Nursing managers are supervisors who oversee other nursing staff, usually in hospitals or medical facilities. These professionals can earn nearly $50,000 a year to start, according to an October 2010 survey by Payscale.com.
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Pay by Experience
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Nursing managers, often referred to as clinical nursing managers, can earn more as they climb the career ladder, according to an October 2010 finding by Payscale.com. Those just beginning their careers can expect to earn between $49,627 and $72,073 a year. After five years, nursing managers are reporting earning up to $80,453 a year.
Area
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Geography can affect salaries of nursing managers. Those working in the city of New York are reporting some of the highest salaries in the U.S., earning between $82,495 and $101,985 each year. Those professionals working in the city of Cleveland are reporting much lower incomes, earning between $63,615 and $81,733 a year.
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Employer
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The choice of employer for nursing managers could have some bearing on income as well, according to an October 2010 survey by Payscale.com. Those working in hospitals are reporting salaries of between $68,266 and $90,370 a year. Those professionals employed with private practices are reporting earnings of up to $71,587 at the higher end.
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