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Registered Nurse Case Manager - Hospice
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Nurse Case Manager jobs in St. Cloud, MN
The median nurse case manager pay in the St. Cloud area is $49.95 per hour ($103,890 a year), with the typical range running from $40.88 to $51.90. That ranks 40th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 26th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Cloud.
- $49.95median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $41–$52typical range per hour
- 2,940nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Case Manager pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 3% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,940 registered nurses employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.09 | $77,150 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.88 | $85,030 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.95 | $103,890 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.90 | $107,950 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.78 | $111,860 | 20% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 40th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 26th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.95 median hour buys what $57.00 buys at the national price level, 27% 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$1,798
- Per year: $89,910
- Per month: $7,492
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| Item | Federal 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 Minnesota
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Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $49.16/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $49.16/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $49.16/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $49.16/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $49.16/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $49.16/hr | 52,651 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse case managers make in St. Cloud, MN?
Nurse Case Managers in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $49.95 per hour, about $103,890 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $51.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 26th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse case managers work in St. Cloud?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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.
Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in St. Cloud?
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Your Case Manager pay reportSt. Cloud, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 4 postings$51.15/ hr$43–$59
- AccentCareOakdale, MN · 3 postings$44.23/ hr$42–$47
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 1 wage offer$42.71/ hr$43–$43
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
- Registered Nurse Case Manager - HospicePermanent$90k–$97k/ year
- Registered Nurse RN Case ManagerPermanent$87k–$97k/ year
+ 9 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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