PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse (Chief Nurse-Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · San Francisco, CA
$228k–$228k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Union City, CA
Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Union City area centers on $81.13 per hour, or about $168,750 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.21 and the upper quarter over $106.51. The CMS hospital directory lists 42 hospitals in the Union City metro area. That ranks 1st of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 6th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Union City and what they pay.
- $81.13median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $50–$107typical range per hour
- 11,210nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Clinical Manager
Acadia Healthcare · San Rafael, CA
$104k–$125k/ year
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago
Nursing Supervisor FT Day
ScionHealth · San Leandro, CA
$45.05–$57.13/ hour
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Nursing Supervisor - FT Nights
ScionHealth · San Leandro, CA
$45.05–$57.13/ hour
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Nursing Supervisor - PRN Nights
ScionHealth · San Leandro, CA
$45.05–$57.13/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| ScionHealth | 3 | $51.09 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $109.60 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $55 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Union City, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.13 | $70,990 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.21 | $104,440 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $81.13 | $168,750 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $106.51 | $221,540 | 88% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Union City 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 Union City
- 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 Union City 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 Union City
| Item | Federal 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 the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area
CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, 18 of the 33 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novato Community Hospital Novato, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Alameda Hospital Alameda, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal San Francisco, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus Concord, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Rafael, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward, CA | 5 mi | $81.13/hr | 158,440 |
| Fremont, CA | 9 mi | $81.13/hr | 228,192 |
| Milpitas, CA | 14 mi | $80.51/hr | 79,746 |
| Mountain View, CA | 14 mi | $80.51/hr | 87,316 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 15 mi | $80.51/hr | 156,792 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 16 mi | $80.51/hr | 67,658 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Union City, 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 Union City 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 Union City?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Union City.
Do I need a California license to work in Union City 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 Union City 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 Union City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Union City 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.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Union City?
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportUnion City, 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
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