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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Chapel Hill, NC
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Chapel Hill area earn a median of $62.65 per hour, about $130,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.12 and $82.64. That ranks 42nd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 31st of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Chapel Hill and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Chapel Hill and what they pay.
- $62.65median pay per hour, Durham
- $48–$83typical range per hour
- 1,830nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 20% above the North Carolina statewide median of $52.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,830 medical and health services managers employed in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area, 5.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.45).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $38.07 | $79,190 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.12 | $100,090 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.65 | $130,300 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.64 | $171,890 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $115+ | $239,200+ | 103% above U.S. median |
How Chapel Hill ranks
- 42nd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 31st of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 13 North Carolina 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 Chapel Hill
- Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.65 median hour buys what $64.21 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Chapel Hill paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,255
- Per year: $112,770
- Per month: $9,398
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chapel Hill
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $140 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
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 Chapel Hill
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Hospitals Chapel Hill, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Orange County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 9 mi | $62.65/hr | 301,870 |
| Cary, NC | 16 mi | $53.42/hr | 182,659 |
| Apex, NC | 17 mi | $53.42/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 23 mi | $53.42/hr | 499,825 |
| Burlington, NC | 26 mi | $50.93/hr | 61,365 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 30 mi | $53.42/hr | 56,764 |
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License and tax basics in North Carolina
North Carolina 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 North Carolina license by endorsement.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Chapel Hill, NC?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Durham-Chapel Hill metro area have a median pay of $62.65 per hour, about $130,300 a year. The middle half earn between $48.12 and $82.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chapel Hill a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Durham-Chapel Hill ranks 31st of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Chapel Hill?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chapel Hill.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Chapel Hill as a nurse manager & leadership?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chapel Hill in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange 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 Chapel Hill?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chapel Hill is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Chapel Hill?
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportChapel Hill, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 16 postings$55.20/ hr$38–$77
- ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 5 postings$51.54/ hr$43–$60
- AmedisysDurham, NC · 2 postings$43.03/ hr$40–$46
- Bellarose Nursing And RehabilitationGarner, NC · 2 wage offers$37.24/ hr$36–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$51.54High$66
23 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in North Carolina, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 23 Nurse Leader roles
- Assistant Nurse Manager - AnesthesiologyPermanent$43.40–$59.68/ hour
- Assistant Nurse Manager- Operating Room ECHIPermanent$43.40–$59.68/ hour
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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