IL · Champaign · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Champaign, IL

Nurse Case Managers in the Champaign area earn a median of $39.40 per hour, about $81,960 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.41 and $46.11. That ranks 189th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 184th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Champaign. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Champaign.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Champaign, IL

The metro median is 5% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,740 registered nurses employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 35.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.47$65,46030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.41$75,73019% below U.S. median
Median$39.40$81,96012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.11$95,9102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.36$100,5907% above U.S. median

How Champaign ranks

  • 189th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 184th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 7 Illinois 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 Champaign

  • Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.40 median hour buys what $42.50 buys at the national price level, 6% 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.

Estimate your Champaign paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,418
  • Per year: $70,920
  • Per month: $5,910

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

Travel assignment per diem in Champaign

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).

Hospitals in Champaign

CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
The Pavilion
Champaign, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Champaign County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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
Decatur, IL39 mi$40.44/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL44 mi$38.49/hr79,232
Normal, IL47 mi$38.49/hr53,304
Terre Haute, IN66 mi$38.05/hr58,531
Springfield, IL76 mi$39.27/hr112,949
Lafayette, IN77 mi$37.18/hr71,757

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Nurse Case Manager salary in Illinois

License and tax basics in Illinois

Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Champaign

Champaign city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Champaign, IL?

Nurse Case Managers in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $39.40 per hour, about $81,960 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $46.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Champaign-Urbana ranks 184th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse case managers in Champaign?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Champaign. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Champaign.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign as a nurse case manager?

Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Champaign in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign 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 Champaign?

The federal per diem benchmark in Champaign 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • OSF Healthcare SystemAlton, IL · 2 postings$45.80/ hr$37–$55
  • 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$36Median$45.80High$55

3 Case Manager postings with published pay in Illinois, 2 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. Case Manager-RNPermanent
    $35.92–$53.88/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · O'Fallon, IL · posted 15 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse RN Case Manager Home HealthPermanent
    $37.05–$54.54/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Alton, IL · posted 30 days ago

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