MI · Southfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Southfield, MI

Pay for nurse case managers in the Southfield area centers on $42.78 per hour, or about $88,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.01 and the upper quarter over $48.98. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Southfield. That ranks 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 177th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Southfield.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Southfield, MI

The metro median is 4% above the Michigan statewide median of $41.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 44,280 registered nurses employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.84$72,47023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.01$81,14013% below U.S. median
Median$42.78$88,9805% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.98$101,8809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.46$111,20019% above U.S. median

How Southfield ranks

  • 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 177th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Southfield

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.78 median hour buys what $42.65 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.

Estimate your Southfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,540
  • Per year: $77,004
  • Per month: $6,417

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

Travel assignment per diem in Southfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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).

Hospitals in Southfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Southfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Straith Hospital For Special Surgery
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Surgeons Choice Medical Center
Southfield, MI
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Oakland County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland 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
Royal Oak, MI6 mi$42.78/hr58,251
Farmington Hills, MI6 mi$42.78/hr84,173

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 Southfield

Southfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nurse Case Managers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $42.78 per hour, about $88,980 a year. The middle half earn between $39.01 and $48.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 177th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse case managers in Southfield?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Southfield.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Southfield 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 Southfield in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland 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 Southfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Southfield is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 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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