TN · Cleveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Cleveland, TN

Pay for nurse manager & leaderships in the Cleveland area centers on $44.20 per hour, or about $91,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.41 and the upper quarter over $57.34. That ranks 361st of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 306th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cleveland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cleveland.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Cleveland, TN

The metro median is 12% below the Tennessee statewide median of $50.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 120 medical and health services managers employed in the Cleveland metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.02$66,60044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.41$75,73036% below U.S. median
Median$44.20$91,94022% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.34$119,2701% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.73$163,76039% above U.S. median

How Cleveland ranks

  • 361st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 306th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th of 10 Tennessee 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.

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What your pay buys in Cleveland

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 60.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.20 median hour buys what $50.18 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Cleveland paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,591
  • Per year: $79,560
  • Per month: $6,630
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland

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 Tennessee

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Manager Nursing ICU

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$42.99–$63.95/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101875235280
New this week
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Hospitals in Cleveland

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health
Cleveland, TN
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Bradley County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bradley County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Chattanooga, TN23 mi$48.44/hr191,496
Knoxville, TN75 mi$49.28/hr198,722
Alpharetta, GA84 mi$69.16/hr67,275
Roswell, GA84 mi$69.16/hr92,227
Marietta, GA87 mi$69.16/hr63,122
Johns Creek, GA88 mi$69.16/hr81,167

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Tennessee · Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

Tennessee 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 Tennessee license by endorsement.

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Cleveland

Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Cleveland, TN?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $44.20 per hour, about $91,940 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $57.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Cleveland ranks 306th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 361st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Cleveland?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cleveland, led by Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Cleveland as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Cleveland in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Bradley 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 Cleveland?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

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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 - Nurse Manager Acute CarePermanent
    $94k–$174k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Memphis, TN · posted today
  2. Manager Nursing ICUPermanent
    $42.99–$63.95/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted 3 days ago

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