CA · San Leandro · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in San Leandro, CA

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the San Leandro area is $81.13 per hour ($168,750 a year), with the typical range running from $50.21 to $106.51. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for San Leandro. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Leandro.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in San Leandro, CA

The metro median is 24% above the California statewide median of $65.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 11,210 medical and health services managers employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 4.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.13$70,99040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.21$104,44011% below U.S. median
Median$81.13$168,75043% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$106.51$221,54088% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How San Leandro ranks

  • 1st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 6th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in San Leandro

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $81.13 median hour buys what $70.17 buys at the national price level, 24% 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 San Leandro paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,921
  • Per year: $146,034
  • Per month: $12,170

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

Travel assignment per diem in San Leandro

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$145
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,659
13-week assignment$21,567

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 San Leandro

CMS lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Willow Rock Center
San Leandro, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Alameda County

HRSA lists 13 active primary care shortage designations that include Alameda County (13 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
Oakland, CA6 mi$81.13/hr443,554
Alameda, CA6 mi$81.13/hr78,795

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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 San Leandro

San Leandro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $81.13 per hour, about $168,750 a year. The middle half earn between $50.21 and $106.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 6th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in San Leandro?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in San Leandro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Leandro.

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

HRSA lists 13 active primary care shortage designations that include Alameda 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 San Leandro?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Leandro is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 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 reportSan Leandro, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • ScionHealthSan Leandro, CA · 8 postings$56.59/ hr$45–$72
  • 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

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

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    $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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