What is a ward supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a ward supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $24.99 an hour? That's $51,981 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 195,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreWard SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.1

Avg. Salary $51,981

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
10.0

Growth Rate 6%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.44%

Asian 8.93%

Black or African American 11.83%

Hispanic or Latino 8.69%

Unknown 4.24%

White 65.87%

Gender

female 51.69%

male 48.31%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress Level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
9.1

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
7.8

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a ward supervisor

  1. Explore ward supervisor education requirements

    Most common ward supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Associate

    29.2 %

    High School Diploma

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific ward supervisor skills

    Skills
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    Percentages
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    Vital Signs100.00%
  3. Complete relevant ward supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New ward supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a ward supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real ward supervisor resumes.
  4. Research ward supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Assess and manage various allergic and life threatening reactions of chemotherapy medications.
    • Operate heart-lung to regulate blood circulation, composition, administer drugs and anesthetic agents, and control body temperature during surgery.
    • Provide care to pediatric patients as part of an interdisciplinary team on the pediatric hematology/oncology and general pediatrics unit
  5. Apply for ward supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a ward supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average ward supervisor salary

The average Ward Supervisor salary in the United States is $51,981 per year or $25 per hour. Ward supervisor salaries range between $32,000 and $82,000 per year.

Average Ward Supervisor Salary
$51,981 Yearly
$24.99 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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