PermanentPosted today
Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN) for Emergency Department (ED)
Sentara Healthcare · Elizabeth City, NC
$90k–$136k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Nurse Case Manager jobs in Kannapolis, NC
Nurse Case Managers in the Kannapolis area earn a median of $40.76 per hour, about $84,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.96 and $49.12. That ranks 144th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 214th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Kannapolis metro area. The free report below lists employers near Kannapolis and what they pay.
- $40.76median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $38–$49typical range per hour
- 25,440nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Case Manager pay in Kannapolis, NC
The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 25,440 registered nurses employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 19.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.28 | $67,140 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.96 | $78,960 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.76 | $84,780 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.12 | $102,170 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.58 | $107,290 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Kannapolis ranks
- 144th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 214th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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.
What your pay buys in Kannapolis
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.76 median hour buys what $41.87 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,467
- Per year: $73,368
- Per month: $6,114
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kannapolis
| Item | Federal 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 North Carolina
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Care Manager - Case Management (PRN)
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
$31.50–$45.91/ hour
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Behavioral Health Case Management Specialist (PRN)
ECU Health · Greenville, NC
$24.69–$35.99/ hour
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RN Case Manager- Sign on Bonus $15K
Amedisys · Burlington, NC
$72k–$90k/ year
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
RN Hospice Case Manager - Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Greenville, NC
$83k–$88k/ year
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RN Hospice Case Manager - Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Winston-Salem, NC
$84k–$87k/ year
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Hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, 10 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Matthews, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Caromont Regional Medical Center Gastonia, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center Huntersville, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Salisbury, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury) Salisbury, NC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cabarrus County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cabarrus County (1 population-group, 1 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord, NC | 6 mi | $40.76/hr | 112,395 |
| Mooresville, NC | 13 mi | $40.76/hr | 52,884 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 48 mi | $40.51/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 51 mi | $40.48/hr | 118,601 |
| Greensboro, NC | 62 mi | $40.48/hr | 307,381 |
| Burlington, NC | 77 mi | $41.88/hr | 61,365 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse case managers make in Kannapolis, NC?
Nurse Case Managers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $40.76 per hour, about $84,780 a year. The middle half earn between $37.96 and $49.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kannapolis a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 214th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse case managers work in Kannapolis?
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, led by Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cabarrus 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 Kannapolis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kannapolis 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 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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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
- Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN) for Emergency Department (ED)Permanent$90k–$136k/ year
- Care Manager - Case Management (PRN)Per diem$31.50–$45.91/ hour
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