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Nurse Case Manager jobs in Newark, NJ
The median nurse case manager pay in the Newark area is $54.56 per hour ($113,490 a year), with the typical range running from $48.33 to $61.75. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Newark and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Newark. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Newark.
- $54.56median pay per hour, New York
- $48–$62typical range per hour
- 195,470nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 10% above the New Jersey statewide median of $49.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 195,470 registered nurses employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.34 | $83,910 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.33 | $100,530 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $54.56 | $113,490 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.75 | $128,440 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.25 | $154,440 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Newark ranks
- 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
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 Newark
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $54.56 median hour buys what $48.47 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Estimate your Newark paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,964
- Per year: $98,208
- Per month: $8,184
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newark
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 Newark
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Newark, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's Medical Center Newark, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The University Hospital Newark, NJ | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach Newark, NJ | Long-term | Nonprofit | 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 Essex County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Essex County (2 geographic, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orange, NJ | 3 mi | $54.56/hr | 71,850 |
| Elizabeth, NJ | 4 mi | $54.56/hr | 140,413 |
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License and tax basics in New Jersey
New Jersey 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 New Jersey license by endorsement.
New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ?
Nurse Case Managers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year. The middle half earn between $48.33 and $61.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newark a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 51st of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse case managers in Newark?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newark.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Newark as a nurse case manager?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Newark in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Essex 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 Newark?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newark is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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
- AmedisysBloomfield, NJ · 4 postings$48.20/ hr$46–$53
- 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
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2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$46.88High$53
6 Case Manager postings with published pay in New Jersey, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Case Manager roles
- RN Case Manager HospicePermanent$100k–$105k/ year
- RN Case Manager HospicePermanent$95k–$110k/ year
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