MN · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Rochester, MN

The median nurse case manager pay in the Rochester area is $49.32 per hour ($102,580 a year), with the typical range running from $48.29 to $60.08. That ranks 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 30th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rochester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rochester.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Rochester, MN

The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,510 registered nurses employed in the Rochester metro area, 45.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.88$82,95011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.29$100,4407% above U.S. median
Median$49.32$102,58010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.08$124,97034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.08$124,97034% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 30th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Minnesota 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 Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.32 median hour buys what $54.30 buys at the national price level, 21% above 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$1,776
  • Per year: $88,776
  • Per month: $7,398

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rochester

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$127
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,449
13-week assignment$18,837

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 Minnesota

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rochester as they open.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

RN Case Manager

Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN

$60k–$90k/ year
  • Part time
  • Req R083384
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Hospitals in Rochester

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Olmsted County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Olmsted County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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
Lakeville, MN60 mi$49.16/hr77,971
Apple Valley, MN62 mi$49.16/hr55,272
La Crosse, WI64 mi$46.06/hr51,049
Eagan, MN65 mi$49.16/hr67,240
Burnsville, MN65 mi$49.16/hr64,864
Woodbury, MN65 mi$49.16/hr80,596

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License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Rochester

Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Rochester, MN?

Nurse Case Managers in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $49.32 per hour, about $102,580 a year. The middle half earn between $48.29 and $60.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rochester ranks 30th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Rochester?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, led by Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Rochester in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Olmsted 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 Rochester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rochester is $127 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,449 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Case Manager pay reportRochester, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 1 wage offer$42.71/ hr$43–$43
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 4 postings$51.15/ hr$43–$59
  • AccentCareOakdale, MN · 3 postings$44.23/ hr$42–$47

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$42Median$51.15High$59

11 Case Manager postings with published pay in Minnesota, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 11 Case Manager roles

  1. Registered Nurse Case Manager - HospicePermanent
    $90k–$97k/ year
    BrightSpring Health Services · Monticello, MN · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse RN Case ManagerPermanent
    $87k–$97k/ year
    AccentCare · Brooklyn Park, MN · posted 9 days ago

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