Registered Nurse Assistant Manager Emergency Department
Veterans Health Administration · Fresno, CA
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Clovis area centers on $65.11 per hour, or about $135,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $43.87 and the upper quarter over $93.26. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Clovis. That ranks 24th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 36th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clovis.
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,820 medical and health services managers employed in the Fresno metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.78 | $66,100 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.87 | $91,250 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $65.11 | $135,420 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $93.26 | $193,980 | 64% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $112.78 | $234,580 | 99% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Clovis, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Community Medical Center Clovis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County (3 geographic, 3 population-group, 30 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 7 mi | $65.11/hr | 550,105 |
| Madera, CA | 24 mi | $65.11/hr | 69,094 |
| Hanford, CA | 35 mi | $58.04/hr | 60,594 |
| Visalia, CA | 40 mi | $58.13/hr | 146,271 |
| Tulare, CA | 47 mi | $58.13/hr | 72,601 |
| Merced, CA | 55 mi | $50.90/hr | 96,073 |
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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.
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Clovis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $65.11 per hour, about $135,420 a year. The middle half earn between $43.87 and $93.26 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Fresno ranks 36th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Fresno area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clovis.
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.
HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Clovis is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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