MD · Frederick · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Frederick, MD

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Frederick area is $65.62 per hour ($136,490 a year), with the typical range running from $55.43 to $83.55. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Frederick and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Frederick. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Frederick.

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Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships near Frederick

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Adventist Health2$61.06
BrightSpring Health Services1$44.23

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Frederick, MD

The metro median is 3% above the Maryland statewide median of $63.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 11,640 medical and health services managers employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 3.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.32$92,19022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.43$115,2902% below U.S. median
Median$65.62$136,49016% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$83.55$173,78047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$109.24$227,22093% above U.S. median

How Frederick ranks

  • 21st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 69th of 333 after adjusting for local prices

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 Frederick

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $65.62 median hour buys what $60.27 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Frederick paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,362
  • Per year: $118,116
  • Per month: $9,843

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

Travel assignment per diem in Frederick

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).

Hospitals in Frederick

CMS lists 1 hospital in Frederick, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Frederick County

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Gaithersburg, MD23 mi$65.62/hr70,686
Rockville, MD28 mi$65.62/hr68,417
Baltimore, MD44 mi$62.98/hr568,271
Harrisburg, PA65 mi$49.72/hr50,649
Lancaster, PA73 mi$49.61/hr58,441
Reading, PA101 mi$48.98/hr96,000

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License and tax basics in Maryland

Maryland 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 Maryland license by endorsement.

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

Maryland state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Frederick

Frederick city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Frederick, MD?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $65.62 per hour, about $136,490 a year. The middle half earn between $55.43 and $83.55 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 69th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Frederick?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Frederick.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Frederick as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Frederick in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Frederick 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 Frederick?

The federal per diem benchmark in Frederick 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

  • Adventist HealthRockville, MD · 3 postings$61.06/ hr$41–$72
  • University of Maryland Medical SystemBel Air, MD · 18 postings$58.77/ hr$40–$107
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157

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2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$59.75High$82

24 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Maryland, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 24 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Nursing ManagerPermanent
    $54.42–$81.64/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · La Plata, MD · posted today
  2. Nurse Manager, ICUPermanent
    $54.42–$81.64/ hour
    University of Maryland Medical System · Largo, MD · posted today

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