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Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager-V2/Spinal Cord Injury
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Hanford, CA
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Hanford area centers on $58.04 per hour, or about $120,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.77 and the upper quarter over $81.63. That ranks 97th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 115th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Hanford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hanford.
- $58.04median pay per hour, Hanford
- $40–$82typical range per hour
- 140nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 102cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Hanford, CA
The metro median is 12% below the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical and health services managers employed in the Hanford-Corcoran metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.54 | $57,280 | 51% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.77 | $82,720 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $58.04 | $120,720 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.63 | $169,790 | 44% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $100.44 | $208,920 | 77% above U.S. median |
How Hanford ranks
- 97th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 115th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th 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 Hanford
- Overall prices in Hanford-Corcoran run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.04 median hour buys what $57.12 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$2,089
- Per year: $104,472
- Per month: $8,706
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Hanford-Corcoran metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hanford
| 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 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).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in California
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Hospitals in Hanford
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hanford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Hanford Hanford, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Kings County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Kings County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 11 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | 18 mi | $58.13/hr | 146,271 |
| Tulare, CA | 20 mi | $58.13/hr | 72,601 |
| Fresno, CA | 32 mi | $65.11/hr | 550,105 |
| Clovis, CA | 35 mi | $65.11/hr | 127,993 |
| Porterville, CA | 39 mi | $58.13/hr | 63,517 |
| Delano, CA | 44 mi | $61.71/hr | 53,198 |
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Hanford, CA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Hanford-Corcoran metro area have a median pay of $58.04 per hour, about $120,720 a year. The middle half earn between $39.77 and $81.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hanford a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Hanford-Corcoran ranks 115th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Hanford?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Hanford, led by Adventist Health Hanford. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Hanford 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 Hanford in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Kings 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 Hanford?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hanford 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 reportHanford, 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
- Registered Nurse- Assistant Nurse Manager-V2/Spinal Cord InjuryPermanent$121k–$213k/ year
- Assistant Nurse ManagerPermanent$58.68–$89.32/ hour
+ 55 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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