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The median nurse case manager pay in the Columbus area is $38.15 per hour ($79,360 a year), with the typical range running from $30.82 to $42.58. That ranks 268th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 173rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
The metro median is 8% below the Georgia statewide median of $41.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,680 registered nurses employed in the Columbus metro area, 23.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.10 | $62,610 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.82 | $64,110 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.15 | $79,360 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.58 | $88,570 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.65 | $97,030 | 4% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
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CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Columbus, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare Columbus, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | No |
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Columbus, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Columbus, GA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Muscogee County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | 37 mi | $37.37/hr | 83,757 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 71 mi | $42.44/hr | 86,199 |
| Macon, GA | 72 mi | $39.50/hr | 157,056 |
| Albany, GA | 76 mi | $41.61/hr | 66,705 |
| South Fulton, GA | 80 mi | $46.33/hr | 112,003 |
| Montgomery, AL | 82 mi | $38.58/hr | 195,818 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in Georgia · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
Georgia 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 Georgia license by endorsement.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Case Managers in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $38.15 per hour, about $79,360 a year. The middle half earn between $30.82 and $42.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Columbus ranks 173rd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 268th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, led by Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Georgia 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 Georgia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Muscogee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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