NY · Utica · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Utica, NY

Pay for nurse case managers in the Utica area centers on $41.36 per hour, or about $86,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.15 and the upper quarter over $48.36. That ranks 128th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 112th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. The free report below lists employers near Utica and what they pay.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Utica, NY

The metro median is 19% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,430 registered nurses employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 20.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.08$62,57033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.15$79,35015% below U.S. median
Median$41.36$86,0208% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.36$100,5907% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.82$109,87017% above U.S. median

How Utica ranks

  • 128th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 112th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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 Utica

  • Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.36 median hour buys what $44.63 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,489
  • Per year: $74,448
  • Per month: $6,204

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

Travel assignment per diem in Utica

ItemFederal 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 New York

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Case Manager

Amedisys · Williamsville, NY

$74k–$96k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 55849
New this week
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Hospitals in Utica

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wynn Hospital
Utica, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Utica, 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 Oneida County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Oneida County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Syracuse, NY46 mi$40.34/hr146,097
Schenectady, NY69 mi$44.46/hr69,495
Albany, NY78 mi$44.46/hr101,317
Troy, NY82 mi$44.46/hr51,065
Scranton, PA119 mi$39.16/hr75,905
Rochester, NY121 mi$45.68/hr207,282

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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 Utica

Utica city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nurse Case Managers in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $41.36 per hour, about $86,020 a year. The middle half earn between $38.15 and $48.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Utica-Rome ranks 112th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Utica?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Utica 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 Utica in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Oneida 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 Utica?

The federal per diem benchmark in Utica 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.

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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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