MA · Chicopee · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Chicopee, MA

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Chicopee area centers on $51.80 per hour, or about $107,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.97 and the upper quarter over $72.66. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in the Chicopee metro area. That ranks 162nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 199th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chicopee and what they pay.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Chicopee, MA

The metro median is 18% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $63.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,000 medical and health services managers employed in the Springfield metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.38).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.06$77,08035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.97$93,54021% below U.S. median
Median$51.80$107,7409% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.66$151,13028% above U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+103% above U.S. median

How Chicopee ranks

  • 162nd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 199th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 5 Massachusetts 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. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Chicopee

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 75.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.80 median hour buys what $53.92 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

Estimate your Chicopee paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,865
  • Per year: $93,240
  • Per month: $7,770

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

Travel assignment per diem in Chicopee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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).

Hospitals in the Springfield area

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mercy Medical Ctr
Springfield, MA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Miravista Behavioral Health Center
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital
Holyoke, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Hampden County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, MA5 mi$51.80/hr154,888
Hartford, CT29 mi$59.74/hr122,129
New Britain, CT36 mi$60.49/hr75,871
Bristol, CT39 mi$60.49/hr62,195
Worcester, MA40 mi$57.44/hr211,286
Meriden, CT46 mi$60.49/hr60,849

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License and tax basics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement.

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

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Chicopee

Chicopee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Chicopee, MA?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $51.80 per hour, about $107,740 a year. The middle half earn between $44.97 and $72.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Springfield ranks 199th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 162nd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Chicopee?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Springfield area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chicopee.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Chicopee as a nurse manager & leadership?

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Chicopee in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Hampden 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 Chicopee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Chicopee is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportChicopee, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 4 postings$71.28/ hr$49–$101
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 10 postings$67.74/ hr$36–$103
  • Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 13 postings$67.67/ hr$52–$72
  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 12 postings$66.59/ hr$44–$107

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$50Median$67.67High$85

45 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 32 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 45 Nurse Leader roles

  1. OR Nurse Manager- MGHPermanent
    $118k–$172k/ year
    Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA · posted today
  2. Nurse Manager Inpatient Oncology UnitPermanent
    $131k–$151k/ year
    Baystate Health · Springfield, MA · posted today

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