NC · Winston-Salem · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Winston-Salem area is $52.85 per hour ($109,920 a year), with the typical range running from $41.29 to $71.00. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Winston-Salem. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Winston-Salem.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Winston-Salem, NC

The metro median is 1% above the North Carolina statewide median of $52.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 1,080 medical and health services managers employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.83$70,37040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.29$85,88027% below U.S. median
Median$52.85$109,9207% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$71.00$147,68025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$105.05$218,50085% above U.S. median

How Winston-Salem ranks

  • 150th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 109th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Winston-Salem

  • Overall prices in Winston-Salem run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.85 median hour buys what $57.42 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Winston-Salem paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,903
  • Per year: $95,130
  • Per month: $7,928

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

Travel assignment per diem in Winston-Salem

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 Winston-Salem

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Old Vineyard Youth Services
Winston Salem, NC
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 Forsyth County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Forsyth County (1 population-group, 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
High Point, NC17 mi$52.71/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC24 mi$52.71/hr307,381
Burlington, NC44 mi$50.93/hr61,365
Mooresville, NC48 mi$50.37/hr52,884
Kannapolis, NC48 mi$50.37/hr60,521
Concord, NC53 mi$50.37/hr112,395

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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.

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Winston-Salem, NC?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $52.85 per hour, about $109,920 a year. The middle half earn between $41.29 and $71.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Winston-Salem ranks 109th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 150th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Winston-Salem?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Winston-Salem. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Winston-Salem.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Forsyth 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 Winston-Salem?

The federal per diem benchmark in Winston-Salem 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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Winston-Salem?

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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

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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

  1. Assistant Nurse Manager - AnesthesiologyPermanent
    $43.40–$59.68/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today
  2. Assistant Nurse Manager- Operating Room ECHIPermanent
    $43.40–$59.68/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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