IN · Muncie · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Muncie, IN

The median nurse case manager pay in the Muncie area is $37.49 per hour ($77,970 a year), with the typical range running from $36.46 to $44.84. That ranks 301st of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 183rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Muncie. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Muncie.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Muncie, IN

The metro median is 3% below the Indiana statewide median of $38.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,210 registered nurses employed in the Muncie metro area, 27.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.29$63,00033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.46$75,84019% below U.S. median
Median$37.49$77,97017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.84$93,270in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$47.46$98,7205% above U.S. median

How Muncie ranks

  • 301st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 183rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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 Muncie

  • Overall prices in Muncie run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.49 median hour buys what $42.53 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$1,350
  • Per year: $67,482
  • Per month: $5,624

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

Travel assignment per diem in Muncie

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 Indiana

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Hospitals in Muncie

CMS lists 1 hospital in Muncie, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Delaware County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Delaware County (1 population-group, 2 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
Anderson, IN17 mi$39.09/hr55,851
Noblesville, IN34 mi$39.09/hr75,239
Fishers, IN34 mi$39.09/hr103,986
Westfield, IN42 mi$39.09/hr62,994
Kokomo, IN43 mi$40.81/hr60,093
Carmel, IN43 mi$39.09/hr103,606

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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 Muncie

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Common questions

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

Nurse Case Managers in the Muncie metro area have a median pay of $37.49 per hour, about $77,970 a year. The middle half earn between $36.46 and $44.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Muncie ranks 183rd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Muncie?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Muncie, led by Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Muncie 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 Muncie in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Delaware 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 Muncie?

The federal per diem benchmark in Muncie 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

  • 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

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3Open now: 1 Case Manager roles

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

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