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Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Boise City area earn a median of $60.06 per hour, about $124,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $45.91 and $71.19. That is 6% above the U.S. median of $56.71 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in the Boise City metro area. The free report below lists employers near Boise City and what they pay.
The metro median is 7% above the Idaho statewide median of $56.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.52 | $73,880 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $45.91 | $95,490 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.06 | $124,920 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $71.19 | $148,080 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $86.10 | $179,090 | 52% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Named employers near Boise City, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $177 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,841 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,933 |
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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
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CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Boise City area, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Nampa Medical Center Nampa, ID | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| West Valley Medical Center Caldwell, ID | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa Nampa, ID | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital Meridian, ID | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Ada County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, ID | 9 mi | $60.06/hr | 139,740 |
| Nampa, ID | 17 mi | $60.06/hr | 117,350 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 114 mi | $51.69/hr | 55,589 |
| Pocatello, ID | 196 mi | $49.61/hr | 58,231 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 210 mi | $56.89/hr | 69,523 |
| Kennewick, WA | 230 mi | $62.18/hr | 86,728 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Idaho · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide
Idaho 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 Idaho license by endorsement.
Idaho taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Boise City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $60.06 per hour, about $124,920 a year. The middle half earn between $45.91 and $71.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
CMS lists 4 hospitals in the Boise City area, led by St Luke's Nampa Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Idaho 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 Idaho license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Ada County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Boise City is $177 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,841 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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