The CNO (Chief Nursing Officer) is a senior nonprofit leadership role. This benchmark reflects total reportable compensation from IRS Form 990 filings for organizations headquartered in California.
View national CNO (Chief Nursing Officer) data →Also reported as: CNO, C.N.O., Chief Nurse, VP Nursing, Vice President Nursing, Director of Nursing, Nursing Director.
Compensation for this role spans a wide band. The percentile spread below is drawn from 631 reported positions across 173 organizations.
Local labor markets and cost of living move nonprofit pay. Below, the median CNO (Chief Nursing Officer) in California at each organization-size band, and how it compares to the national median for the same band.
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The CNO (Chief Nursing Officer) is a senior nonprofit leadership role. This benchmark reflects total reportable compensation from IRS Form 990 filings for organizations headquartered in California. Figures reflect total reportable compensation as disclosed on IRS Form 990 — the number the public and the IRS both see.
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