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Case Manager (RN)
LifePoint Health · Kennewick, WA
$89k–$124k/ year
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Nurse Case Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA
Pay for nurse case managers in the Bellingham area centers on $48.84 per hour, or about $101,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.71 and the upper quarter over $59.13. That ranks 58th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 67th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellingham. The free report below lists employers near Bellingham and what they pay.
- $48.84median pay per hour, Bellingham
- $47–$59typical range per hour
- 1,670nurse case managers employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Case Manager pay in Bellingham, WA
The metro median is 9% below the Washington statewide median of $53.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,670 registered nurses employed in the Bellingham metro area, 18.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.54 | $84,320 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.71 | $97,160 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.84 | $101,580 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.13 | $122,990 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $71.81 | $149,360 | 60% above U.S. median |
How Bellingham ranks
- 58th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 67th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 Washington 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 Bellingham
- Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.84 median hour buys what $47.26 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,758
- Per year: $87,912
- Per month: $7,326
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bellingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bellingham
| 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 Washington
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Case Manager, RN - Care Coordination
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$51.60–$91.30/ hour
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RN Case Manager
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$47.86–$89.93/ hour
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Manager, Case Management (RN or MSW)
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$133k–$200k/ year
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MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$41.94–$75.89/ hour
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$20.46–$27.63/ hour
Hospitals in Bellingham
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Whatcom County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Whatcom County (1 geographic, 3 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 49 mi | $57.00/hr | 76,209 |
| Everett, WA | 56 mi | $57.00/hr | 113,011 |
| Bothell, WA | 69 mi | $57.00/hr | 51,770 |
| Shoreline, WA | 69 mi | $57.00/hr | 66,251 |
| Kirkland, WA | 74 mi | $57.00/hr | 95,499 |
| Redmond, WA | 76 mi | $57.00/hr | 82,195 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in Washington · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do nurse case managers make in Bellingham, WA?
Nurse Case Managers in the Bellingham metro area have a median pay of $48.84 per hour, about $101,580 a year. The middle half earn between $46.71 and $59.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellingham a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?
Bellingham ranks 67th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 58th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse case managers work in Bellingham?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, led by Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as a nurse case manager?
Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Bellingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Whatcom 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 Bellingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bellingham 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.
Does Valorem Health place nurse case managers in Bellingham?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$75.77/ hr$52–$96
- MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95
- Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
- UMass Memorial Health CareMilford, MA · 4 postings$60.11/ hr$40–$85
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Low$42Median$68.90High$93
9 Case Manager postings with published pay in Washington, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Case Manager (RN)Permanent$89k–$124k/ year
- Case Manager, RN - Care CoordinationPermanent$51.60–$91.30/ hour
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