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New York City / Head Nurse

Role across New York City

Head Nurse

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

12 people hold the Head Nurse role across 2 departments in New York City, with a median total compensation of $128,509. Among 4 jurisdictions where this role is reported, New York City ranks #3 by median pay.

Employees
12
Median pay
$128,509
Departments
2
Cross-jurisdiction
#3 of 4

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Head Nurse pay in other jurisdictions

Where Head Nurses are paid most

Median total compensation for comparable Head Nurseroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within New York City

Departments with this role

Largest New York City departments for this role

Departments in New York Cityemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.