NY · Albany · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Albany, NY

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Albany area is $55.85 per hour ($116,170 a year), with the typical range running from $44.99 to $72.92. That ranks 117th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 126th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Albany. The free report below lists employers near Albany and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Albany, NY

The metro median is 22% below the New York statewide median of $72.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,670 medical and health services managers employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 3.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.56$76,04036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.99$93,58021% below U.S. median
Median$55.85$116,1702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$72.92$151,67029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$97.79$203,40072% above U.S. median

How Albany ranks

  • 117th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 126th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 10 New York 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 Albany

  • Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $55.85 median hour buys what $56.09 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$2,011
  • Per year: $100,530
  • Per month: $8,378

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

Travel assignment per diem in Albany

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$117
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,421
13-week assignment$18,473

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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Albany as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Clinical Manager

Amedisys · Williamsville, NY

$93k–$116k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57905
New this week
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Hospitals in Albany

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Albany Va Medical Center
Albany, NY
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
St Peter's Hospital
Albany, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Capital District Psych Center
Albany, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Albany County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Troy, NY8 mi$55.85/hr51,065
Schenectady, NY11 mi$55.85/hr69,495
Chicopee, MA71 mi$51.80/hr55,381
Springfield, MA75 mi$51.80/hr154,888
Utica, NY78 mi$54.10/hr63,660
Bristol, CT81 mi$60.49/hr62,195

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License and tax basics in New York

New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here.

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

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Albany city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Albany, NY?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $55.85 per hour, about $116,170 a year. The middle half earn between $44.99 and $72.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 126th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 117th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Albany?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Albany, led by Albany Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Albany as a nurse manager & leadership?

New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Albany in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Albany 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 Albany?

The federal per diem benchmark in Albany is $117 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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 reportAlbany, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 8 postings$75.24/ hr$70–$81
  • Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 4 postings$66.45/ hr$43–$80
  • United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 2 postings$61.55/ hr$49–$74
  • Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 2 postings$60.73/ hr$53–$69

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

2What they are offering now

Low$49Median$66.45High$81

21 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in New York, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 21 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Clinical ManagerPermanent
    $93k–$116k/ year
    Amedisys · Williamsville, NY · posted today
  2. Clinical Nurse Manager - RN – Postpartum - Full Time- EveningsPermanent
    $145k–$168k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted yesterday

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