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Nurse Manager - Quality and Patient Safety
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Victoria, TX
The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Victoria area is $48.21 per hour ($100,270 a year), with the typical range running from $36.21 to $59.67. That ranks 288th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 207th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Victoria. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Victoria.
- $48.21median pay per hour, Victoria
- $36–$60typical range per hour
- 190nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Victoria, TX
The metro median is 6% below the Texas statewide median of $51.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 190 medical and health services managers employed in the Victoria metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.35).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.31 | $60,960 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.21 | $75,320 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.21 | $100,270 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.67 | $124,110 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $73.07 | $151,990 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Victoria ranks
- 288th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 207th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 20th of 24 Texas 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 Victoria
- Overall prices in Victoria run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 31% below the U.S. average (index 69.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.21 median hour buys what $53.66 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$1,736
- Per year: $86,778
- Per month: $7,232
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Victoria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Victoria
| Item | Federal 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).
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Hospitals in Victoria
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Medical Center Victoria, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| De Tar Hospital Navarro Victoria, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Victoria County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Victoria County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 9 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi, TX | 75 mi | $48.97/hr | 317,317 |
| Fulshear, TX | 89 mi | $57.69/hr | 54,629 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 91 mi | $51.81/hr | 116,477 |
| San Marcos, TX | 92 mi | $51.09/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 97 mi | $51.09/hr | 65,833 |
| Sugar Land, TX | 97 mi | $57.69/hr | 109,851 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Texas 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 Texas license by endorsement.
Texas 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.
Other healthcare roles in Victoria
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Victoria, TX?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Victoria metro area have a median pay of $48.21 per hour, about $100,270 a year. The middle half earn between $36.21 and $59.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Victoria a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Victoria ranks 207th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 288th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Victoria?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Victoria, led by Citizens Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Victoria as a nurse manager & leadership?
Texas 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 Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Victoria in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Victoria 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 Victoria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Victoria 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 Victoria?
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportVictoria, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$61.91/ hr$46–$97
- Veterans Health AdministrationHouston, TX · 6 postings$60.63/ hr$36–$89
- Anointed HHC, Inc.Plano, TX · 1 wage offer$48.41/ hr$48–$48
- Clarewood House IncHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$46.00/ hr$46–$46
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$59.29High$84
11 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Texas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 Nurse Leader roles
- Nurse Manager - Quality and Patient SafetyPermanent$113k–$186k/ year
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team Care Manager (IMC & GEM Clinic Float)Permanent$86k–$174k/ year
+ 9 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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