Nurse Case Manager salary
The median nurse case manager pay is $47.33 per hour, or about $98,446 a year, based on 180 postings with published pay from 44 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 180roles with published pay
- $47.33median pay per hour
- $37–$63typical published range
- 44employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39.66 | $82,493 |
| 25th percentile | $42.07 | $87,506 |
| Median | $47.33 | $98,446 |
| 75th percentile | $54.32 | $112,986 |
| 90th percentile | $60.07 | $124,948 |
Nurse Case Manager salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $45.00 per hour, about $93,600 a year, across 3,282,010 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $67.47 | $140,330 | 326,720 |
| Hawaii | $65.54 | $136,320 | 13,100 |
| Oregon | $59.61 | $123,990 | 39,900 |
| Washington | $53.93 | $112,180 | 64,690 |
| Alaska | $53.22 | $110,690 | 7,040 |
| New York | $50.77 | $105,600 | 204,120 |
| District of Columbia | $50.27 | $104,550 | 9,790 |
| New Jersey | $49.39 | $102,730 | 95,150 |
| Massachusetts | $49.03 | $101,970 | 90,190 |
| Nevada | $49.03 | $101,990 | 27,570 |
| Connecticut | $48.84 | $101,590 | 39,020 |
| Minnesota | $48.50 | $100,870 | 64,740 |
| Rhode Island | $48.06 | $99,960 | 10,760 |
| Arizona | $46.58 | $96,890 | 64,430 |
| Maryland | $46.55 | $96,830 | 48,980 |
| New Hampshire | $46.55 | $96,830 | 16,580 |
| Delaware | $44.53 | $92,610 | 13,260 |
| Texas | $43.27 | $90,010 | 261,050 |
| Virginia | $42.70 | $88,820 | 77,420 |
| New Mexico | $42.43 | $88,260 | 17,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $42.12 | $87,610 | 146,840 |
| Georgia | $41.61 | $86,560 | 97,410 |
| Illinois | $41.54 | $86,410 | 139,900 |
| Idaho | $41.39 | $86,100 | 14,540 |
| Wisconsin | $41.38 | $86,070 | 64,960 |
| Michigan | $41.19 | $85,670 | 104,210 |
| Vermont | $40.94 | $85,150 | 7,240 |
| Maine | $39.84 | $82,860 | 16,280 |
| Florida | $39.83 | $82,850 | 218,100 |
| Utah | $39.55 | $82,270 | 25,780 |
| North Carolina | $39.36 | $81,860 | 108,510 |
| Wyoming | $39.32 | $81,790 | 5,180 |
| Montana | $39.21 | $81,560 | 10,540 |
| Ohio | $39.06 | $81,250 | 138,360 |
| Oklahoma | $39.02 | $81,160 | 32,870 |
| Nebraska | $38.95 | $81,020 | 24,180 |
| Indiana | $38.82 | $80,740 | 68,950 |
| West Virginia | $38.46 | $79,990 | 21,740 |
| Kentucky | $38.42 | $79,910 | 48,170 |
| South Carolina | $38.41 | $79,900 | 50,300 |
| Missouri | $38.35 | $79,770 | 74,270 |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 67,990 |
| Louisiana | $37.92 | $78,880 | 46,790 |
| North Dakota | $37.62 | $78,260 | 11,000 |
| Kansas | $37.53 | $78,060 | 32,640 |
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 28,320 |
| Iowa | $37.00 | $76,960 | 33,480 |
| Mississippi | $35.80 | $74,470 | 29,400 |
| Alabama | $34.16 | $71,040 | 53,340 |
| South Dakota | $33.42 | $69,510 | 14,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $100.45 | $208,940 | 21,460 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92.53 | $192,470 | 4,410 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90.40 | $188,020 | 40,750 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $86.01 | $178,900 | 1,610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $82.88 | $172,390 | 3,770 |
| Modesto, CA | $81.47 | $169,460 | 5,260 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $81.35 | $169,210 | 23,400 |
| Yuba City, CA | $69.34 | $144,220 | 1,070 |
| Chico, CA | $68.14 | $141,720 | 2,490 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $66.97 | $139,310 | 1,170 |
Nurse Case Manager pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $68.90 | $143,312 |
| California | 16 | $64.81 | $134,794 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $51.15 | $106,392 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $50.66 | $105,373 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $47.61 | $99,029 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $46.88 | $97,500 |
| Virginia | 31 | $46.09 | $95,867 |
| Illinois | 3 | $45.80 | $95,264 |
| Arizona | 8 | $43.75 | $91,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $43.03 | $89,502 |
| Maine | 5 | $42.07 | $87,506 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $40.50 | $84,250 |
| Michigan | 3 | $39.90 | $82,992 |
| Georgia | 3 | $39.42 | $81,994 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $37.50 | $78,000 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 3 | $84 | $174,720 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 1 | $81.56 | $169,645 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $75.77 | $157,591 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 1 | $68.81 | $143,125 |
| MultiCare | 6 | $67.28 | $139,942 |
| ScionHealth | 2 | $66.47 | $138,247 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $64.47 | $134,098 |
| Fairview Health Services | 1 | $60.17 | $125,154 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 4 | $60.11 | $125,018 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 2 | $58.05 | $120,744 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 180 postings from 44 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a nurse case manager make?
The median nurse case manager pay across 180 postings with published pay is $47.33 per hour, about $98,446 a year. Half of the postings fall between $42 and $54 per hour.
Which states pay nurse case managers the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($68.90/hr), California ($64.81/hr), Minnesota ($51.15/hr).
What do nurse case managers get paid at other hospitals in Virginia?
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA$54.33/hr
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia$46.95/hr
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA$41.90/hr
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