CA · Folsom · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Folsom, CA

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Folsom area is $71.99 per hour ($149,730 a year), with the typical range running from $49.03 to $102.89. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Folsom and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Folsom. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Folsom.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Folsom, CA

The metro median is 10% above the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 4,110 medical and health services managers employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.85$76,65035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.03$101,98014% below U.S. median
Median$71.99$149,73027% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$102.89$214,01081% above U.S. median
Top 10%$106.77$222,08088% above U.S. median

How Folsom ranks

  • 8th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 14th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Folsom

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $71.99 median hour buys what $67.49 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Folsom paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,592
  • Per year: $129,582
  • Per month: $10,798

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

Travel assignment per diem in Folsom

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$150
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,652
13-week assignment$21,476

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).

Hospitals in Folsom

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital Of Folsom
Folsom, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Sacramento County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento County (7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Rancho Cordova, CA8 mi$71.99/hr84,113
Citrus Heights, CA8 mi$71.99/hr86,909
Lodi, CA39 mi$63.51/hr68,642
Yuba City, CA42 mi$59.94/hr69,148

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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 Folsom

Folsom city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $71.99 per hour, about $149,730 a year. The middle half earn between $49.03 and $102.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 14th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Folsom?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Folsom.

Do I need a California license to work in Folsom 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 Folsom in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Sacramento 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 Folsom?

The federal per diem benchmark in Folsom is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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 Folsom?

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportFolsom, 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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