OR · Bend · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Bend, OR

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Bend area centers on $60.88 per hour, or about $126,620 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.28 and the upper quarter over $76.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bend. That ranks 63rd of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 86th of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bend.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Bend, OR

The metro median is 7% below the Oregon statewide median of $65.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 250 medical and health services managers employed in the Bend metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.96$74,80037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.28$96,26018% below U.S. median
Median$60.88$126,6207% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$76.71$159,56035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$101.08$210,25078% above U.S. median

How Bend ranks

  • 63rd of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 86th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 7 Oregon 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 Bend

  • Overall prices in Bend run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.88 median hour buys what $58.76 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Bend paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,192
  • Per year: $109,584
  • Per month: $9,132

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bend

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,596
13-week assignment$20,748

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 Bend

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Charles Medical Center - Bend
Bend, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Deschutes County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Deschutes County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
Springfield, OR83 mi$63.78/hr61,182
Eugene, OR90 mi$63.78/hr178,786
Albany, OR97 mi$60.58/hr57,156
Salem, OR104 mi$64.26/hr180,406
Corvallis, OR104 mi$60.58/hr61,993
Gresham, OR114 mi$69.44/hr111,507

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License and tax basics in Oregon

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

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

Oregon state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Bend

Bend city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Bend, OR?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Bend metro area have a median pay of $60.88 per hour, about $126,620 a year. The middle half earn between $46.28 and $76.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bend ranks 86th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Bend?

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

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Bend as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Bend in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Deschutes 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 Bend?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bend is $142 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,596 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 Bend?

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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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Oregon list

2What they are offering now

Low$47Median$73.48High$103

4 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Registered Nurse IV-Chief of Operations-Office of Community CarePermanent
    $163k–$217k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · posted today
  2. Clinical Education Nurse SupervisorPermanent
    $52.02–$77.38/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Pendleton, OR · posted 13 days ago

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