Nurse Case Manager jobs in Tampa, FL
Nurse Case Managers in the Tampa area earn a median of $40.53 per hour, about $84,290 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.73 and $48.05. That ranks 154th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 282nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Tampa. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tampa.
- $40.53median pay per hour, Tampa
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 35,050nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Case Manager pay in Tampa, FL
The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 35,050 registered nurses employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 24.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.68 | $67,970 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.73 | $78,480 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.53 | $84,290 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.05 | $99,940 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.27 | $114,960 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Tampa ranks
- 154th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 282nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 20 Florida metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Tampa
- Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.53 median hour buys what $40.17 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $72,954
- Per month: $6,080
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tampa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $161 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Tampa
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Tampa, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Josephs Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa Va Medical Center Tampa, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Tampa Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth Carrollwood Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hillsborough County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Park, FL | 16 mi | $40.53/hr | 53,503 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 17 mi | $40.53/hr | 267,102 |
| Lakeland, FL | 33 mi | $38.98/hr | 124,990 |
| Bradenton, FL | 34 mi | $39.83/hr | 58,184 |
| Sarasota, FL | 44 mi | $39.83/hr | 57,764 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 46 mi | $38.98/hr | 59,975 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in Florida · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do nurse case managers make in Tampa, FL?
Nurse Case Managers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $40.53 per hour, about $84,290 a year. The middle half earn between $37.73 and $48.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tampa a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 282nd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse case managers work in Tampa?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Tampa, led by Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Tampa as a nurse case manager?
Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Tampa in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Hillsborough County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Tampa?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tampa is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Ultimate Care Inc.West Palm Beach, FL · 1 wage offer$39.10/ hr$39–$39
- Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
- MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95
- UMass Memorial Health CareMilford, MA · 4 postings$60.11/ hr$40–$85
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