PA · Lancaster · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Lancaster, PA

The median nurse case manager pay in the Lancaster area is $39.99 per hour ($83,180 a year), with the typical range running from $37.46 to $47.62. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lancaster. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lancaster.

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Nurse Case Manager pay in Lancaster, PA

The metro median is 5% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,120 registered nurses employed in the Lancaster metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.64$67,89027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.46$77,92017% below U.S. median
Median$39.99$83,18011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.62$99,0506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.15$102,2309% above U.S. median

How Lancaster ranks

  • 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 267th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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.

What your pay buys in Lancaster

  • Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.99 median hour buys what $40.70 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Lancaster paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,440
  • Per year: $71,982
  • Per month: $5,998

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lancaster

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$123
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,379
13-week assignment$17,927

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 Lancaster

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Lancaster, PA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Lancaster County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lancaster County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 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
Reading, PA29 mi$46.31/hr96,000
Harrisburg, PA35 mi$41.10/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE46 mi$47.70/hr73,176
Baltimore, MD54 mi$46.70/hr568,271
Allentown, PA58 mi$46.69/hr127,138
Philadelphia, PA62 mi$47.70/hr1,573,916

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Pennsylvania · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide

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 Lancaster

Lancaster city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nurse Case Managers in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $39.99 per hour, about $83,180 a year. The middle half earn between $37.46 and $47.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lancaster ranks 267th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 167th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse case managers in Lancaster?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lancaster. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lancaster.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster 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 Lancaster in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lancaster is $123 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,379 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 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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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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