GA · Columbus · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Columbus, GA

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.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Columbus, GA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.10$62,61033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.82$64,11032% below U.S. median
Median$38.15$79,36015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.58$88,5705% below U.S. median
Top 10%$46.65$97,0304% above U.S. median

How Columbus ranks

  • 268th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 173rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Georgia 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 Columbus

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.15 median hour buys what $42.72 buys at the national price level, 5% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,373
  • Per year: $68,670
  • Per month: $5,722

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Columbus

ItemFederal 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).

Open Nurse Case Manager roles in Georgia

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Hospitals in Columbus

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
Columbus, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
Columbus, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Muscogee County

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.

Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Auburn, AL37 mi$37.37/hr83,757
Warner Robins, GA71 mi$42.44/hr86,199
Macon, GA72 mi$39.50/hr157,056
Albany, GA76 mi$41.61/hr66,705
South Fulton, GA80 mi$46.33/hr112,003
Montgomery, AL82 mi$38.58/hr195,818

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Georgia · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Georgia

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.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Columbus

Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Columbus, GA?

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).

Is Columbus a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?

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.

Where do nurse case managers work in Columbus?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, led by Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Columbus as a nurse case manager?

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.

Is Columbus in a shortage area?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Columbus?

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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in Columbus?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysKennesaw, GA · 3 postings$39.42/ hr$33–$43
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$39.42High$43

3 Case Manager postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Case Manager roles

  1. RN Case Manager Hospice $7,500 Sign-on BonusPermanent
    $85k–$90k/ year
    Amedisys · Kennesaw, GA · posted today
  2. RN Case Manager HospicePermanent
    $79k–$85k/ year
    Amedisys · Dalton, GA · posted 2 days ago

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