▼7%
$80,000
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$74k
MEDIAN
$80k
75%
$130k
The average salary for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is $80,000 in 2025
Base Salary
$74k - $130k
Total Pay
$74k - $130k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s?
What Do Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s Do?
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Tasks
- Assist with management of the Department of Nursing, including evaluation of staff.
- Evaluate and take action around complaints, failed audits, and staff problems.
- Maintain and update audit, compliance and legal documentation, including analyzing patient and staff data.
- Plan resource utilization and care interventions according to available data and known trends.
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Common Health Benefits for a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%
Gender Breakdown for Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s
What is the highest pay for Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is $NaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is $NaN / year
How can Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 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 an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) that oversees more junior Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.