IN · Carmel · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Carmel, IN

Pay for nurse case managers in the Carmel area centers on $39.09 per hour, or about $81,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.08 and the upper quarter over $48.18. That ranks 208th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 264th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Carmel. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Carmel.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Carmel, IN

The metro median is 1% above the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 26,240 registered nurses employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 23.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.89$66,33029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.08$77,13018% below U.S. median
Median$39.09$81,31013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.18$100,2107% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.71$105,48013% above U.S. median

How Carmel ranks

  • 208th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 264th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Indiana 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 Carmel

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.09 median hour buys what $40.85 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,407
  • Per year: $70,362
  • Per month: $5,864

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

Travel assignment per diem in Carmel

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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).

Open Nurse Case Manager roles in Indiana

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Hospitals in Carmel

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Carmel, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Vincent Heart Center
Carmel, IN
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension St Vincent Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel
Carmel, IN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Westfield, IN5 mi$39.09/hr62,994
Noblesville, IN9 mi$39.09/hr75,239
Kokomo, IN34 mi$40.81/hr60,093
Muncie, IN43 mi$37.49/hr65,320
Lafayette, IN48 mi$37.18/hr71,757
Columbus, IN54 mi$36.62/hr51,970

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License and tax basics in Indiana

Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement.

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

Indiana state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Carmel

Carmel city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Carmel, IN?

Nurse Case Managers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $39.09 per hour, about $81,310 a year. The middle half earn between $37.08 and $48.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 264th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 208th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Carmel?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Carmel, led by St Vincent Heart Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Carmel as a nurse case manager?

Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Carmel in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton 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 Carmel?

The federal per diem benchmark in Carmel is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 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

  • 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
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 3 postings$55.33/ hr$38–$66

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Low$35Median$47.33High$65

180 Case Manager postings with published pay in the US, 156 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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  1. Hospice RN Case ManagerPermanent
    $80k–$85k/ year
    Amedisys · Evansville, IN · posted 30+ days ago

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