UT · Orem · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Orem, UT

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Orem area is $48.87 per hour ($101,640 a year), with the typical range running from $37.37 to $66.05. That ranks 258th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 312th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Orem. The free report below lists employers near Orem and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Orem, UT

The metro median is 6% below the Utah statewide median of $51.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 900 medical and health services managers employed in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area, 3.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.52$48,92059% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.37$77,73034% below U.S. median
Median$48.87$101,64014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$66.05$137,38016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$103.57$215,43083% above U.S. median

How Orem ranks

  • 258th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 312th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Utah 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 Orem

  • Overall prices in Provo-Orem-Lehi run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 104.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.87 median hour buys what $49.75 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,759
  • Per year: $87,966
  • Per month: $7,330

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

Travel assignment per diem in Orem

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$117
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,337
13-week assignment$17,381

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).

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Hospitals in Orem

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Timpanogos Regional Hospital
Orem, UT
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Orem Community Hospital
Orem, UT
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Orem, UT
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 Utah County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Utah County (1 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
Provo, UT5 mi$48.87/hr115,479
Saratoga Springs, UT12 mi$48.87/hr57,411
Draper, UT16 mi$60.87/hr50,166
Sandy, UT20 mi$60.87/hr92,840
Herriman, UT22 mi$60.87/hr62,352
South Jordan, UT24 mi$60.87/hr86,156

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License and tax basics in Utah

Utah 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 Utah license by endorsement.

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

Utah state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Orem

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Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Orem, UT?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Provo-Orem-Lehi metro area have a median pay of $48.87 per hour, about $101,640 a year. The middle half earn between $37.37 and $66.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Provo-Orem-Lehi ranks 312th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 258th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Orem?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Orem, led by Timpanogos Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Orem as a nurse manager & leadership?

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

Is Orem in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Utah 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 Orem?

The federal per diem benchmark in Orem is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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

  • CommonSpirit HealthWest Jordan, UT · 2 postings$58.82/ hr$47–$70
  • 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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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. Nurse Manager ICU TelemetryPermanent
    $47.29–$70.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT · posted today
  2. Manager Nursing Professional DevelopmentPermanent
    $47.29–$70.35/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT · posted 30+ days ago

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