RN Case Manager
Amedisys · Williamsville, 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.
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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.54 | $67,680 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $35.53 | $73,900 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.34 | $83,920 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.40 | $100,670 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.63 | $105,310 | 13% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| Item | Federal 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).
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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.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Va Medical Center Syracuse, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr Syracuse, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 46 mi | $41.36/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 75 mi | $45.68/hr | 207,282 |
| Schenectady, NY | 113 mi | $44.46/hr | 69,495 |
| Scranton, PA | 116 mi | $39.16/hr | 75,905 |
| Albany, NY | 122 mi | $44.46/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 127 mi | $44.46/hr | 51,065 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in New York · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
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.
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Syracuse city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
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).
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.
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, led by Syracuse Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
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.
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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