NC · Chapel Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

Nurse Case Managers in North Carolina earn a median of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.92 and $47.46. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chapel Hill.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Chapel Hill, NC

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 108,510 registered nurses employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.86$64,19031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.92$74,71020% below U.S. median
Median$39.36$81,86013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.46$98,7205% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.50$107,12014% 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.

What your pay buys in Chapel Hill

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).

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$1,417
  • Per year: $70,848
  • Per month: $5,904

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Chapel Hill

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$140
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 North Carolina

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

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Hospitals in Chapel Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Orange County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange County (1 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
Durham, NC9 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Cary, NC16 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Apex, NC17 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC23 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Burlington, NC26 mi$41.88/hr61,365
Wake Forest, NC30 mi$40.80/hr56,764

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

North Carolina 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 North Carolina license by endorsement.

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

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Chapel Hill, NC?

Nurse Case Managers in North Carolina have a median pay of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year. The middle half earn between $35.92 and $47.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nurse case managers work in Chapel Hill?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, led by Unc Hospitals. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Chapel Hill as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Chapel Hill in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange 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 Chapel Hill?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chapel Hill is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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

  • AmedisysBurlington, NC · 5 postings$41.11/ hr$34–$44
  • ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 2 postings$34.52/ hr$25–$46
  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95

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2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$40.50High$45

8 Case Manager postings with published pay in North Carolina, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Case Manager roles

  1. Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN) for Emergency Department (ED)Permanent
    $90k–$136k/ year
    Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC · posted today
  2. Care Manager - Case Management (PRN)Per diem
    $31.50–$45.91/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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