Nurse managers
Average salary data for Nurse managers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$127,000
per year
Median Salary
$120,500
Demand Level
Very High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$82,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$127,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$178,000
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $140,000 | +10.2% |
| WA | $137,000 | +7.9% |
| NSW | $133,500 | +5.1% |
| NT | $131,000 | +3.1% |
| VIC | $129,500 | +2.0% |
| QLD | $120,500 | -5.1% |
| SA | $117,000 | -7.9% |
| TAS | $112,000 | -11.8% |
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