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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Harrisonburg area earn a median of $50.81 per hour, about $105,690 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.58 and $63.00. That ranks 185th of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 211th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.
- $50.81median pay per hour, Harrisonburg
- $40–$63typical range per hour
- 120nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Harrisonburg, VA
The metro median is 15% below the Virginia statewide median of $59.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 120 medical and health services managers employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.50).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.36 | $73,550 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.58 | $82,330 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.81 | $105,690 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.00 | $131,040 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.14 | $166,690 | 41% above U.S. median |
How Harrisonburg ranks
- 185th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 211th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg
- Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.81 median hour buys what $53.55 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,829
- Per year: $91,458
- Per month: $7,622
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisonburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg
| 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).
Open Nurse Manager & Leadership roles in Virginia
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Hospitals in Harrisonburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Rmh Medical Center Harrisonburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 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 Harrisonburg city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 74 mi | $53.61/hr | 80,301 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | $60.47/hr | 233,655 |
| Roanoke, VA | 100 mi | $57.70/hr | 97,912 |
| Alexandria, VA | 100 mi | $65.62/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 103 mi | $65.62/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 103 mi | $65.62/hr | 70,686 |
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License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement.
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Harrisonburg, VA?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $50.81 per hour, about $105,690 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $63.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Harrisonburg ranks 211th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse manager & leaderships work in Harrisonburg?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, led by Sentara Rmh Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a nurse manager & leadership?
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisonburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. 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 Harrisonburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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.
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Your Nurse Leader pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 6 postings$72.83/ hr$48–$87
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 11 postings$72.82/ hr$50–$110
- The University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA · 2 wage offers$72.48/ hr$72–$73
- Centra HealthLynchburg, VA · 3 postings$56.16/ hr$42–$77
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$62.21High$87
36 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Virginia, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 36 Nurse Leader roles
- Associate Director for Patient Care Service/ Nurse ExecutivePermanent$183k–$228k/ year
- Nurse Manager (RN) - Health at Home Inpatient - DaysPermanent$92k–$152k/ year
+ 34 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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