NC · Fayetteville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Fayetteville, NC

Nurse Case Managers in the Fayetteville area earn a median of $39.07 per hour, about $81,260 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.39 and $48.88. That ranks 210th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 186th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville. The free report below lists employers near Fayetteville and what they pay.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Fayetteville, NC

The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,350 registered nurses employed in the Fayetteville metro area, 25.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.78$61,94034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.39$75,69019% below U.S. median
Median$39.07$81,26013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.88$101,6709% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.32$119,23027% above U.S. median

How Fayetteville ranks

  • 210th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 186th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 North Carolina 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.

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What your pay buys in Fayetteville

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 73.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.07 median hour buys what $42.48 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.

Estimate your Fayetteville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,407
  • Per year: $70,326
  • Per month: $5,860

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

Travel assignment per diem in Fayetteville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,344
13-week assignment$17,472

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

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Hospitals in Fayetteville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5No
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Cumberland County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Cumberland County (4 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Apex, NC45 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Cary, NC49 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Raleigh, NC55 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Chapel Hill, NC59 mi$39.36/hr64,028
Durham, NC62 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Wake Forest, NC66 mi$40.80/hr56,764

Nurse Case Manager jobs in North Carolina · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Fayetteville, NC?

Nurse Case Managers in the Fayetteville metro area have a median pay of $39.07 per hour, about $81,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.39 and $48.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fayetteville ranks 186th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Fayetteville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, led by Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Cumberland 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 Fayetteville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fayetteville is $124 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 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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