MI · Kalamazoo · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

Nurse Case Managers in the Kalamazoo area earn a median of $40.53 per hour, about $84,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.73 and $49.06. That ranks 153rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 172nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Kalamazoo. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kalamazoo.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Kalamazoo, MI

The metro median is 2% below the Michigan statewide median of $41.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,220 registered nurses employed in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, 26.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.06$70,84024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.73$78,48016% below U.S. median
Median$40.53$84,30010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.06$102,0409% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.60$103,17010% above U.S. median

How Kalamazoo ranks

  • 153rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 172nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 12 Michigan 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 Kalamazoo

  • Overall prices in Kalamazoo-Portage run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 81.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.53 median hour buys what $42.74 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$1,459
  • Per year: $72,954
  • Per month: $6,080

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kalamazoo

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 Michigan

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Hospitals in Kalamazoo

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Kalamazoo, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Kalamazoo County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Kalamazoo County (1 population-group, 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
Battle Creek, MI18 mi$46.04/hr52,205
Kentwood, MI42 mi$38.90/hr54,768
Wyoming, MI43 mi$38.90/hr78,559
Elkhart, IN45 mi$39.16/hr53,690
Grand Rapids, MI48 mi$38.90/hr200,117
Mishawaka, IN51 mi$41.18/hr51,020

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Michigan · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

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

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

Michigan state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Kalamazoo, MI?

Nurse Case Managers in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area have a median pay of $40.53 per hour, about $84,300 a year. The middle half earn between $37.73 and $49.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kalamazoo-Portage ranks 172nd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 153rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Kalamazoo?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Kalamazoo, led by Bronson Methodist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Kalamazoo as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Kalamazoo in a shortage area?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Kalamazoo 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 employers

  • AccentCareWarren, MI · 2 postings$39.90/ hr$38–$41
  • McGuffey Home Health Care, LLCTroy, MI · 1 wage offer$37.50/ hr$38–$38
  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$39.90High$55

3 Case Manager postings with published pay in Michigan, 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. Registered Nurse RN Case Manager Home HealthPermanent
    $37.05–$54.54/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Escanaba, MI · posted 10 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager, HospicePermanent
    $80k–$86k/ year
    AccentCare · Warren, MI · posted 16 days ago

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