RI · Cranston · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Cranston, RI

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Cranston area centers on $55.86 per hour, or about $116,200 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.19 and the upper quarter over $70.90. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in the Cranston metro area. That ranks 116th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 161st of 333 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cranston.

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Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.

PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Clinical Manager

Amedisys · Warwick, RI

$110k–$118k/ year
  • Homecare Full-Time
  • Req 57255
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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys2$55.70
Sturdy Memorial Hospital1$58.24

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Cranston, RI

The metro median is 3% below the Rhode Island statewide median of $57.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 3,260 medical and health services managers employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 4.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.04$74,96036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.19$96,08019% below U.S. median
Median$55.86$116,2001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$70.90$147,47025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$101.22$210,54078% above U.S. median

How Cranston ranks

  • 116th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 161st of 333 after adjusting for local prices

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 Cranston

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $55.86 median hour buys what $54.89 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

Estimate your Cranston paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,011
  • Per year: $100,548
  • Per month: $8,379

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cranston

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$154
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,638
13-week assignment$21,294

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 the Providence-Warwick area

CMS lists 13 hospitals in the Providence-Warwick area, 5 of the 10 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Va Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Miriam Hospital
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kent County Memorial Hospital
Warwick, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Attleboro, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Providence County

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence County (3 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Providence, RI5 mi$55.86/hr194,706
Warwick, RI6 mi$55.86/hr83,554
Brockton, MA32 mi$64.90/hr105,788
Framingham, MA37 mi$64.90/hr73,361
Worcester, MA38 mi$57.44/hr211,286
Weymouth Town, MA41 mi$64.90/hr60,159

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Rhode Island · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Rhode Island

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island license by endorsement.

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

Rhode Island state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Cranston

Cranston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Cranston, RI?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $55.86 per hour, about $116,200 a year. The middle half earn between $46.19 and $70.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 161st of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Cranston?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cranston.

Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Cranston as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Cranston in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Providence 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 Cranston?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cranston is $154 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,638 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 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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  1. Clinical ManagerPermanent
    $110k–$118k/ year
    Amedisys · Warwick, RI · posted 17 days ago

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