GA · Columbus · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Columbus, GA

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Columbus area centers on $54.48 per hour, or about $113,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $45.57 and the upper quarter over $66.22. That ranks 131st of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 61st of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Columbus. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.

More open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Columbus

2 more open roles from employers in Columbus. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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Chief Nursing Officer

ScionHealth · Columbus, GA

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Columbus, GA

The metro median is 17% below the Georgia statewide median of $65.40 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 410 medical and health services managers employed in the Columbus metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.01$79,06033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$45.57$94,79020% below U.S. median
Median$54.48$113,3204% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$66.22$137,74017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$104.14$216,61084% above U.S. median

How Columbus ranks

  • 131st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 61st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 11 Georgia 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.

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What your pay buys in Columbus

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.48 median hour buys what $61.01 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Columbus paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,961
  • Per year: $98,064
  • Per month: $8,172

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

Travel assignment per diem in Columbus

ItemFederal 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).

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Hospitals in Columbus

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
Columbus, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
Columbus, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Muscogee County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Muscogee County (1 population-group, 2 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Auburn, AL37 mi$46.87/hr83,757
Warner Robins, GA71 mi$51.01/hr86,199
Macon, GA72 mi$63.84/hr157,056
Albany, GA76 mi$66.13/hr66,705
South Fulton, GA80 mi$69.16/hr112,003
Montgomery, AL82 mi$47.35/hr195,818

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Columbus

Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Columbus, GA?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $54.48 per hour, about $113,320 a year. The middle half earn between $45.57 and $66.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Columbus ranks 61st of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 131st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Columbus?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, led by Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Columbus as a nurse manager & leadership?

Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Columbus in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Muscogee 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 Columbus?

The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus 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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Columbus?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysTucker, GA · 3 postings$41.59/ hr$39–$48
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110

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2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$45.67High$65

5 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Georgia, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Supervisory Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)Permanent
    $106k–$138k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Gordon, GA · posted today
  2. RN Clinical Manager Home Health $20k Sign on BonusPermanent
    $90k–$100k/ year
    Amedisys · Tucker, GA · posted 24 days ago

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