UT · St. George · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in St. George, UT

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the St. George area is $45.44 per hour ($94,520 a year), with the typical range running from $37.35 to $64.78. That ranks 357th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 332nd of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in St. George. The free report below lists employers near St. George and what they pay.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in St. George, UT

The metro median is 12% below the Utah statewide median of $51.91 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 240 medical and health services managers employed in the St. George metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.00$54,08054% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.35$77,69034% below U.S. median
Median$45.44$94,52020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$64.78$134,74014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.88$172,39046% above U.S. median

How St. George ranks

  • 357th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 332nd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 St. George

  • Overall prices in St. George run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.44 median hour buys what $46.69 buys at the national price level, 18% 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$1,636
  • Per year: $81,792
  • Per month: $6,816

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. George

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 Utah

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Hospitals in St. George

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St. George Regional Hospital
St George, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Washington County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington County (1 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
North Las Vegas, NV100 mi$50.72/hr294,034
Henderson, NV109 mi$50.72/hr350,039
Las Vegas, NV110 mi$50.72/hr678,922
Flagstaff, AZ170 mi$54.10/hr77,539
Lake Havasu City, AZ183 mi$46.62/hr59,037
Prescott Valley, AZ185 mi$49.62/hr51,440

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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 St. George

St. George city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in St. George, UT?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the St. George metro area have a median pay of $45.44 per hour, about $94,520 a year. The middle half earn between $37.35 and $64.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

St. George ranks 332nd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 357th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in St. George?

CMS lists 1 hospital in St. George, led by St. George Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in St. George 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 St. George in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington 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 St. George?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. George 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 St. George?

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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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