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Nurse Director of Emergency Department

Average Nurse Director of Emergency Department Salary

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$84,448
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$58k
MEDIAN
$84k
90%
$115k

The average salary for a Nurse Director of Emergency Department is $84,448 in 2025

Base Salary
$58k - $115k
Bonus
$308 - $20k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$55k - $112k
Based on 246 salary profiles (last updated Aug 27 2019)
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Common Health Benefits for a Nurse Director of Emergency Department

Medical
81%
Dental
79%
Vision
68%
None
14%

Gender Breakdown for Nurse Director of Emergency Departments

Female
76.3%
Male
23.7%
This data is based on 118 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Nurse Director of Emergency Departments

What is the highest pay for Nurse Director of Emergency Departments?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Nurse Director of Emergency Department is $115k / year

What is the lowest pay for Nurse Director of Emergency Departments?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Nurse Director of Emergency Department is $58k / year

How can Nurse Director of Emergency Departments increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Nurse Director of Emergency Department is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Nurse Director of Emergency Department that oversees more junior Nurse Director of Emergency Departments, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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