ND · Grand Forks · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Grand Forks, ND

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Grand Forks area is $46.77 per hour ($97,280 a year), with the typical range running from $39.53 to $59.83. That ranks 327th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 196th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Grand Forks.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Grand Forks, ND

The metro median is 4% below the North Dakota statewide median of $48.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 140 medical and health services managers employed in the Grand Forks metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.66$65,85044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.53$82,22030% below U.S. median
Median$46.77$97,28018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.83$124,4506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.51$169,54044% above U.S. median

How Grand Forks ranks

  • 327th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 196th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 North Dakota 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 Grand Forks

  • Overall prices in Grand Forks run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.77 median hour buys what $53.97 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,684
  • Per year: $84,186
  • Per month: $7,016

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

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Forks

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).

Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in North Dakota

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Hospitals in Grand Forks

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Altru Hospital
Grand Forks, ND
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Grand Forks County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Grand Forks 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fargo, ND74 mi$50.00/hr136,285
Bismarck, ND188 mi$49.09/hr77,772
St. Cloud, MN215 mi$55.91/hr72,145
Duluth, MN245 mi$48.88/hr87,986
Maple Grove, MN259 mi$59.52/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN261 mi$59.52/hr63,807

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in North Dakota · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Dakota

North Dakota 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 Dakota license by endorsement.

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

North Dakota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Grand Forks

Grand Forks city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Grand Forks, ND?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Grand Forks metro area have a median pay of $46.77 per hour, about $97,280 a year. The middle half earn between $39.53 and $59.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Grand Forks ranks 196th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 327th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Grand Forks?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Grand Forks, led by Altru Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Grand Forks as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Grand Forks in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks?

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$121.16/ hr$90–$148
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$93.11/ hr$78–$157
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLong Beach, CA · 3 postings$80.49/ hr$48–$110
  • CommonSpirit HealthSAN BERNARDINO, CA · 7 postings$79.32/ hr$54–$135

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2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$60.00High$94

372 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in the US, 329 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Care ManagerPermanent
    $65k–$112k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Fargo, ND · posted yesterday
  2. Nurse Manager Operating RoomPermanent
    $45.49–$65.55/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bismarck, ND · posted 30 days ago

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