PA · Harrisburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Harrisburg, PA

The median nurse case manager pay in the Harrisburg area is $41.10 per hour ($85,500 a year), with the typical range running from $36.80 to $49.21. That ranks 137th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 223rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg. The free report below lists employers near Harrisburg and what they pay.

More open Nurse Case Manager roles in Harrisburg

2 more open roles from employers in Harrisburg. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

RN Case Manager Hospice

Amedisys · Harrisburg, PA

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  • Hospice Full-Time
  • Req 58042
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Per diemPosted yesterday

Case Manager -PRN

Select Medical · Harrisburg, PA

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  • OTHER
  • Req 387172
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Nurse Case Manager pay in Harrisburg, PA

The metro median is 2% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,950 registered nurses employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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%$36.52$75,96019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.80$76,54018% below U.S. median
Median$41.10$85,5009% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.21$102,3609% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.41$106,93014% above U.S. median

How Harrisburg ranks

  • 137th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 223rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.10 median hour buys what $41.66 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 Harrisburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,480
  • Per year: $73,980
  • Per month: $6,165

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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 Pennsylvania

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

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

RN Case Manager

Amedisys · Uniontown, PA

$40.00–$48.00/ hour
  • Homecare Part-Time
  • Req 57839
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Hospitals in Harrisburg

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Harrisburg, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, PA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Dauphin County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Dauphin County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Lancaster, PA35 mi$39.99/hr58,441
Reading, PA51 mi$46.31/hr96,000
Frederick, MD65 mi$48.94/hr89,537
Baltimore, MD69 mi$46.70/hr568,271
Allentown, PA77 mi$46.69/hr127,138
Gaithersburg, MD80 mi$48.94/hr70,686

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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania license by endorsement.

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

Pennsylvania state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Harrisburg

Harrisburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Harrisburg, PA?

Nurse Case Managers in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area have a median pay of $41.10 per hour, about $85,500 a year. The middle half earn between $36.80 and $49.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 223rd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 137th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Harrisburg?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg, led by Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg as a nurse case manager?

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

Is Harrisburg in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Dauphin 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 Harrisburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisburg is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in Harrisburg?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • AmedisysScottdale, PA · 12 postings$43.03/ hr$36–$48
  • Revolutionary Palliative Care, Inc.Eynon, PA · 1 wage offer$37.19/ hr$36–$38
  • 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$41Median$43.03High$46

12 Case Manager postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 12 Case Manager roles

  1. RN Case Manager HospicePermanent
    $85k–$90k/ year
    Amedisys · Monongahela, PA · posted today
  2. RN Case ManagerPermanent
    $40.00–$48.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Uniontown, PA · posted 2 days ago

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