NY · Syracuse · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Syracuse, NY

Nurse Case Managers in the Syracuse area earn a median of $40.34 per hour, about $83,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.53 and $48.40. That ranks 160th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 202nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Syracuse.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Syracuse, NY

The metro median is 21% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,520 registered nurses employed in the Syracuse metro area, 25.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.54$67,68028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.53$73,90021% below U.S. median
Median$40.34$83,92010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.40$100,6708% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.63$105,31013% above U.S. median

How Syracuse ranks

  • 160th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 202nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th of 11 New York 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 Syracuse

  • Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.34 median hour buys what $42.13 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,452
  • Per year: $72,612
  • Per month: $6,051

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

Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse

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 New York

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Case Manager

Amedisys · Williamsville, NY

$74k–$96k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 55849
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Hospitals in Syracuse

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Syracuse Va Medical Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Syracuse, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr
Syracuse, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Onondaga County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Onondaga County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
Utica, NY46 mi$41.36/hr63,660
Rochester, NY75 mi$45.68/hr207,282
Schenectady, NY113 mi$44.46/hr69,495
Scranton, PA116 mi$39.16/hr75,905
Albany, NY122 mi$44.46/hr101,317
Troy, NY127 mi$44.46/hr51,065

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License and tax basics in New York

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

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

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Syracuse

Syracuse city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Syracuse, NY?

Nurse Case Managers in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $40.34 per hour, about $83,920 a year. The middle half earn between $35.53 and $48.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Syracuse ranks 202nd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Syracuse?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, led by Syracuse Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Syracuse in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Onondaga 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 Syracuse?

The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse 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 employers

  • Ultimate Care Inc.Albany, NY · 1 wage offer$41.21/ hr$41–$41
  • 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$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. RN Case ManagerPermanent
    $74k–$96k/ year
    Amedisys · Williamsville, NY · posted 2 days ago
  2. Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Care Management (Acute Care)Permanent
    $40.83–$60.74/ hour
    Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY · posted 24 days ago

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