OR · Eugene · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Eugene, OR

Nurse Case Managers in the Eugene area earn a median of $51.22 per hour, about $106,530 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.49 and $63.16. That ranks 37th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 38th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eugene.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Eugene, OR

The metro median is 14% below the Oregon statewide median of $59.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,390 registered nurses employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 21.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$43.51$90,5003% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.49$100,8608% above U.S. median
Median$51.22$106,53014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.16$131,37040% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.47$134,10043% above U.S. median

How Eugene ranks

  • 37th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 38th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 7 Oregon 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 Eugene

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.22 median hour buys what $50.43 buys at the national price level, 12% above 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$1,844
  • Per year: $92,196
  • Per month: $7,683

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

Travel assignment per diem in Eugene

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

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 the Eugene-Springfield area

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lane County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lane County (1 population-group, 6 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
Springfield, OR7 mi$51.22/hr61,182
Corvallis, OR36 mi$55.05/hr61,993
Albany, OR39 mi$55.05/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$61.61/hr180,406
Bend, OR90 mi$62.57/hr106,926
Tigard, OR96 mi$61.53/hr57,301

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Oregon · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here.

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

Oregon state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Eugene

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Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Eugene, OR?

Nurse Case Managers in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $51.22 per hour, about $106,530 a year. The middle half earn between $48.49 and $63.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Eugene-Springfield ranks 38th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 37th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Eugene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in the Eugene-Springfield area, led by Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Eugene as a nurse case manager?

Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Eugene in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lane 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 Eugene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Eugene is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 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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