OH · Cleveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Cleveland, OH

Pay for nurse case managers in the Cleveland area centers on $39.41 per hour, or about $81,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.14 and the upper quarter over $47.82. That ranks 188th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 210th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland. The free report below lists employers near Cleveland and what they pay.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Cleveland, OH

The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 28,100 registered nurses employed in the Cleveland metro area, 27.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.02$74,92020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.14$79,33015% below U.S. median
Median$39.41$81,97012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.82$99,4706% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.16$104,33011% above U.S. median

How Cleveland ranks

  • 188th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 210th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 12 Ohio 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 Cleveland

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.41 median hour buys what $41.96 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.

Estimate your Cleveland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,419
  • Per year: $70,938
  • Per month: $5,911

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$159
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,673
13-week assignment$21,749

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).

Hospitals in Cleveland

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Metrohealth System
Cleveland, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Uh Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital For Rehab
Cleveland, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital
Cleveland, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Cuyahoga County

HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga County (7 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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
Parma, OH7 mi$39.41/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH21 mi$39.19/hr50,979
Elyria, OH23 mi$39.41/hr53,604
Akron, OH29 mi$39.19/hr189,664
Canton, OH49 mi$37.33/hr69,211
Youngstown, OH60 mi$36.47/hr59,123

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Ohio · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

Ohio 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 Ohio license by endorsement.

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

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Cleveland

Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Cleveland, OH?

Nurse Case Managers in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $39.41 per hour, about $81,970 a year. The middle half earn between $38.14 and $47.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 210th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 188th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Cleveland?

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, led by Fairview Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Cleveland in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 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

  • 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
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 3 postings$55.33/ hr$38–$66

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Low$35Median$47.33High$65

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