NE · Omaha · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Omaha, NE

The median nurse case manager pay in the Omaha area is $38.95 per hour ($81,020 a year), with the typical range running from $37.47 to $47.00. That ranks 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 191st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Omaha. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Omaha.

More open Nurse Case Manager roles in Omaha

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Omaha, NE

The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,860 registered nurses employed in the Omaha metro area, 26.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.06$64,60031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.47$77,94017% below U.S. median
Median$38.95$81,02013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.00$97,7604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.08$102,0909% above U.S. median

How Omaha ranks

  • 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 191st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nebraska 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.

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What your pay buys in Omaha

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $42.38 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Omaha paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,402
  • Per year: $70,110
  • Per month: $5,842

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

Travel assignment per diem in Omaha

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 Nebraska

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Hospitals in Omaha

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Bergan Mercy
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Lakeside
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)
Omaha, NE
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Chi Health Immanuel
Omaha, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Children's Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Omaha, NE
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Nebraska Spine Hospital, Llc
Omaha, NE
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 Douglas County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
Bellevue, NE10 mi$38.95/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA11 mi$38.95/hr62,665
Lincoln, NE45 mi$40.61/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA87 mi$33.26/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA119 mi$37.97/hr73,664
Grand Island, NE122 mi$38.43/hr53,250

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Nebraska · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

Nebraska 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 Nebraska license by endorsement.

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

Nebraska state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Omaha

Omaha city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Omaha, NE?

Nurse Case Managers in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,020 a year. The middle half earn between $37.47 and $47.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Omaha ranks 191st of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Omaha?

CMS lists 11 hospitals in Omaha, led by Chi Health Bergan Mercy. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Omaha as a nurse case manager?

Nebraska 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 Nebraska license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Omaha in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Douglas 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 Omaha?

The federal per diem benchmark in Omaha is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$47.33High$65

180 Case Manager postings with published pay in the US, 156 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Case Manager roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Case ManagementPermanent
    $59k–$123k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, NE · posted 7 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager | PodiatryPermanent
    $31.00–$46.25/ hour
    Avera Health · O'Neill, NE · posted 13 days ago

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