CA · Chico · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Chico, CA

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Chico area centers on $67.04 per hour, or about $139,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.99 and the upper quarter over $83.59. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chico. That ranks 15th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 19th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Chico.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Chico, CA

The metro median is 2% above the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 350 medical and health services managers employed in the Chico metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.01$70,74040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.99$81,10031% below U.S. median
Median$67.04$139,45018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$83.59$173,87047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$99.79$207,56076% above U.S. median

How Chico ranks

  • 15th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 19th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 22 California 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.

What your pay buys in Chico

  • Overall prices in Chico run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $67.04 median hour buys what $66.25 buys at the national price level, 17% 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.

Estimate your Chico paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,413
  • Per year: $120,672
  • Per month: $10,056

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chico

ItemFederal 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 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 (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).

Hospitals in Chico

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chico, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Enloe Health
Chico, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Butte County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Butte County (3 geographic, 6 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 Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Yuba City, CA44 mi$59.94/hr69,148
Redding, CA63 mi$59.79/hr93,502
Lincoln, CA67 mi$71.99/hr56,268
Rocklin, CA72 mi$71.99/hr75,129
Roseville, CA73 mi$71.99/hr163,304
Woodland, CA75 mi$71.99/hr62,983

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License and tax basics in California

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

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

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Chico

Chico city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Chico, CA?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Chico metro area have a median pay of $67.04 per hour, about $139,450 a year. The middle half earn between $38.99 and $83.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Chico ranks 19th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Chico?

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

Do I need a California license to work in Chico as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Chico in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Butte 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 Chico?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chico 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.

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportChico, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 2 postings$95.54/ hr$76–$115
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 2 postings$94.05/ hr$59–$127
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$71.37High$102

57 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in California, 51 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 57 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager-V2/Spinal Cord InjuryPermanent
    $121k–$213k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, CA · posted today
  2. Assistant Nurse ManagerPermanent
    $58.68–$89.32/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · posted today

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