AZ · Flagstaff · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Flagstaff area is $54.10 per hour ($112,530 a year), with the typical range running from $47.39 to $83.78. That ranks 136th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 198th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff. The free report below lists employers near Flagstaff and what they pay.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Flagstaff, AZ

The metro median is 8% below the Arizona statewide median of $59.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 260 medical and health services managers employed in the Flagstaff metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.56$69,80041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.39$98,57016% below U.S. median
Median$54.10$112,5305% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$83.78$174,26048% above U.S. median
Top 10%$107.81$224,24090% above U.S. median

How Flagstaff ranks

  • 136th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 198th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 6 Arizona metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Flagstaff

  • Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.10 median hour buys what $53.92 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Flagstaff paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,948
  • Per year: $97,380
  • Per month: $8,115

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

Travel assignment per diem in Flagstaff

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

Travel nurse manager & leadership 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 Manager & Leadership roles in Arizona

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

PermanentPosted today

Nurse Manager- Specialty

Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ

$125k–$186k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889185000
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Flagstaff

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Guidance Center
Flagstaff, AZ
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Coconino County

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Coconino County (3 geographic, 2 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Prescott Valley, AZ57 mi$49.62/hr51,440
Peoria, AZ104 mi$59.64/hr199,924
Scottsdale, AZ105 mi$59.64/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ115 mi$59.64/hr1,673,164
Surprise, AZ115 mi$59.64/hr167,564
Glendale, AZ119 mi$59.64/hr258,143

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License and tax basics in Arizona

Arizona 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 Arizona license by endorsement.

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

Arizona state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Flagstaff

Flagstaff city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Flagstaff, AZ?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Flagstaff metro area have a median pay of $54.10 per hour, about $112,530 a year. The middle half earn between $47.39 and $83.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Flagstaff a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Flagstaff ranks 198th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Flagstaff?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, led by Flagstaff Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Flagstaff in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Coconino 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 Flagstaff?

The federal per diem benchmark in Flagstaff is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Flagstaff?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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2What they are offering now

Low$51Median$68.11High$89

3 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Arizona, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Nurse Manager- SpecialtyPermanent
    $125k–$186k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ · posted today
  2. Manager Nursing Emergency ServicesPermanent
    $54.76–$81.45/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ · posted today

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