IN · Columbus · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Columbus, IN

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Columbus area centers on $46.41 per hour, or about $96,530 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.43 and the upper quarter over $60.57. That ranks 339th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 310th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Columbus. The free report below lists employers near Columbus and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Columbus, IN

The metro median is 4% below the Indiana statewide median of $48.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 160 medical and health services managers employed in the Columbus metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.30$58,86050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.43$75,77036% below U.S. median
Median$46.41$96,53018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.57$125,9907% above U.S. median
Top 10%$75.94$157,96034% above U.S. median

How Columbus ranks

  • 339th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 310th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 12 Indiana 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 Columbus

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.41 median hour buys what $49.90 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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$1,671
  • Per year: $83,538
  • Per month: $6,961

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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Indiana

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Hospitals in Columbus

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus, IN
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Greenwood, IN29 mi$49.57/hr68,175
Bloomington, IN33 mi$48.38/hr79,986
Indianapolis, IN41 mi$49.57/hr891,484
Fishers, IN52 mi$49.57/hr103,986
Carmel, IN54 mi$49.57/hr103,606
Noblesville, IN57 mi$49.57/hr75,239

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License and tax basics in Indiana

Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement.

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

Indiana 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, IN?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $46.41 per hour, about $96,530 a year. The middle half earn between $36.43 and $60.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Columbus ranks 310th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 339th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Columbus?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Columbus, led by Columbus Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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3Open now: 1 Nurse Leader roles

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    $92k–$99k/ year
    Amedisys · Evansville, IN · posted today

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