IN · Fishers · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Fishers, IN

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Fishers area is $49.57 per hour ($103,110 a year), with the typical range running from $39.04 to $64.35. That ranks 223rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 268th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fishers. The free report below lists employers near Fishers and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Fishers, IN

The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $48.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 4,940 medical and health services managers employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.85$62,09047% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.04$81,20031% below U.S. median
Median$49.57$103,11013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.35$133,85013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.16$172,97047% above U.S. median

How Fishers ranks

  • 223rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 268th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Fishers

  • Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.57 median hour buys what $51.80 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,785
  • Per year: $89,226
  • Per month: $7,436

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

Travel assignment per diem in Fishers

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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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Hospitals in Fishers

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension St Vincent Fishers
Fishers, IN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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
Noblesville, IN6 mi$49.57/hr75,239
Carmel, IN10 mi$49.57/hr103,606
Muncie, IN34 mi$46.68/hr65,320
Kokomo, IN36 mi$46.98/hr60,093
Columbus, IN52 mi$46.41/hr51,970
Lafayette, IN56 mi$48.27/hr71,757

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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 Fishers

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Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Fishers, IN?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $49.57 per hour, about $103,110 a year. The middle half earn between $39.04 and $64.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 268th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 223rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Fishers?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Fishers, led by Ascension St Vincent Fishers. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Fishers 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.

Is Fishers in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Hamilton 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 Fishers?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fishers is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 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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Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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

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