OH · Youngstown · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Youngstown, OH

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Youngstown area is $46.77 per hour ($97,270 a year), with the typical range running from $37.00 to $57.76. That ranks 328th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 212th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Youngstown.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Youngstown, OH

The metro median is 7% below the Ohio statewide median of $50.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 570 medical and health services managers employed in the Youngstown-Warren metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.19$60,72049% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.00$76,96035% below U.S. median
Median$46.77$97,27018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.76$120,1402% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.27$166,96042% above U.S. median

How Youngstown ranks

  • 328th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 212th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 11th of 12 Ohio 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 Youngstown

  • Overall prices in Youngstown-Warren run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 47% below the U.S. average (index 53.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.77 median hour buys what $53.52 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Youngstown-Warren metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Youngstown

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 Ohio

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

PermanentPosted today

Clinical Manager

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio

$56k–$73k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R161089
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Nursing Director

UC Health · West Chester, OH

$133k–$169k/ year
  • Req 24524
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Youngstown

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Surgical Hospital At Southwoods
Youngstown, OH
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Mh St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Youngstown, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Generations Behavioral Health-Youngstown Llc
Youngstown, OH
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 Mahoning County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Mahoning County (1 population-group, 3 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
Canton, OH43 mi$48.28/hr69,211
Akron, OH46 mi$49.23/hr189,664
Cuyahoga Falls, OH48 mi$49.23/hr50,979
Pittsburgh, PA57 mi$49.15/hr307,668
Parma, OH60 mi$60.83/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH60 mi$60.83/hr365,379

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License and tax basics in Ohio

Ohio 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 Ohio license by endorsement.

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

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Youngstown

Youngstown city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Youngstown, OH?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Youngstown-Warren metro area have a median pay of $46.77 per hour, about $97,270 a year. The middle half earn between $37.00 and $57.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Youngstown-Warren ranks 212th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 328th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Youngstown?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Youngstown, led by Surgical Hospital At Southwoods. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Youngstown as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Youngstown in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Mahoning 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 Youngstown?

The federal per diem benchmark in Youngstown 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.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Dayton Osteopathic HospitalDayton, OH · 1 wage offer$55.51/ hr$56–$56
  • 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

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Low$41Median$60.00High$94

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3Open now: 2 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Clinical ManagerPermanent
    $56k–$73k/ year
    Ohio State Wexner Medical Center · Ohio · posted today
  2. Nursing DirectorPermanent
    $133k–$169k/ year
    UC Health · West Chester, OH · posted 16 days ago

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