Nurse Manager & Leadership salary
The median nurse manager & leadership pay is $60.00 per hour, or about $124,790 a year, based on 372 postings with published pay from 60 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 372roles with published pay
- $60.00median pay per hour
- $43–$85typical published range
- 60employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48.42 | $100,714 |
| 25th percentile | $53.13 | $110,510 |
| Median | $60.00 | $124,790 |
| 75th percentile | $71.88 | $149,510 |
| 90th percentile | $86.77 | $180,471 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $56.71 per hour, about $117,960 a year, across 565,840 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $77.43 | $161,050 | 2,170 |
| New York | $72.03 | $149,820 | 31,010 |
| Washington | $68.90 | $143,300 | 7,740 |
| Hawaii | $67.67 | $140,750 | 2,590 |
| California | $65.62 | $136,500 | 68,800 |
| Georgia | $65.40 | $136,030 | 9,610 |
| Oregon | $65.16 | $135,530 | 5,580 |
| Maryland | $63.75 | $132,590 | 15,650 |
| New Jersey | $63.58 | $132,250 | 16,070 |
| Massachusetts | $63.52 | $132,130 | 19,190 |
| New Hampshire | $60.90 | $126,660 | 2,160 |
| Wisconsin | $60.66 | $126,170 | 5,960 |
| Connecticut | $60.49 | $125,820 | 7,930 |
| Vermont | $60.18 | $125,170 | 880 |
| Delaware | $60.17 | $125,150 | 0 |
| Virginia | $59.87 | $124,530 | 9,820 |
| Arizona | $59.01 | $122,740 | 11,410 |
| Alaska | $58.67 | $122,020 | 1,450 |
| New Mexico | $58.45 | $121,580 | 2,910 |
| Rhode Island | $57.81 | $120,240 | 2,530 |
| Idaho | $56.16 | $116,810 | 0 |
| South Dakota | $55.87 | $116,210 | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | $54.96 | $114,310 | 10,130 |
| Illinois | $54.62 | $113,610 | 21,110 |
| West Virginia | $53.26 | $110,780 | 2,100 |
| Maine | $52.54 | $109,280 | 2,270 |
| North Carolina | $52.18 | $108,530 | 15,860 |
| Utah | $51.91 | $107,980 | 4,980 |
| Texas | $51.24 | $106,590 | 57,150 |
| Florida | $51.10 | $106,280 | 40,550 |
| Nevada | $51.08 | $106,240 | 5,420 |
| South Carolina | $50.59 | $105,220 | 8,150 |
| Wyoming | $50.59 | $105,230 | 1,080 |
| Ohio | $50.50 | $105,040 | 23,280 |
| Kansas | $50.48 | $104,990 | 5,030 |
| Montana | $50.28 | $104,590 | 1,830 |
| Tennessee | $50.18 | $104,370 | 13,470 |
| Michigan | $49.93 | $103,860 | 14,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $49.87 | $103,720 | 26,430 |
| Nebraska | $49.81 | $103,610 | 4,100 |
| Missouri | $49.30 | $102,540 | 9,100 |
| North Dakota | $48.62 | $101,120 | 860 |
| Louisiana | $48.60 | $101,080 | 6,700 |
| Indiana | $48.57 | $101,030 | 12,330 |
| Iowa | $48.44 | $100,750 | 6,530 |
| Oklahoma | $48.35 | $100,570 | 6,220 |
| Kentucky | $48.20 | $100,260 | 8,000 |
| Alabama | $44.69 | $92,950 | 9,320 |
| Mississippi | $43.25 | $89,960 | 4,560 |
| Arkansas | $42.47 | $88,340 | 6,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $81.13 | $168,750 | 11,210 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $80.51 | $167,460 | 4,510 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79.93 | $166,260 | 760 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $77.23 | $160,640 | 5,830 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75.92 | $157,910 | 33,540 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $74.83 | $155,640 | 840 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74.00 | $153,910 | 4,780 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $71.99 | $149,730 | 4,110 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $70.98 | $147,640 | 2,120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $69.44 | $144,420 | 3,290 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 13 | $80.08 | $166,566 |
| Oregon | 4 | $73.48 | $152,838 |
| California | 57 | $71.37 | $148,450 |
| Montana | 3 | $68.34 | $142,147 |
| Arizona | 3 | $68.11 | $141,669 |
| Massachusetts | 45 | $67.67 | $140,754 |
| New Jersey | 14 | $66.50 | $138,320 |
| New York | 21 | $66.45 | $138,216 |
| Virginia | 36 | $62.21 | $129,397 |
| Minnesota | 11 | $61.31 | $127,525 |
| Florida | 3 | $61.25 | $127,400 |
| Maryland | 24 | $59.75 | $124,270 |
| Texas | 11 | $59.29 | $123,323 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $57.27 | $119,122 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $54.32 | $112,986 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $52.09 | $108,347 |
| Illinois | 33 | $51.97 | $108,098 |
| North Carolina | 23 | $51.54 | $107,203 |
| Missouri | 5 | $51 | $106,080 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $48.42 | $100,714 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 50 distinct offers, median $47.61 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 4 | $121.16 | $252,002 |
| MarinHealth | 2 | $95.54 | $198,723 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 2 | $94.05 | $195,614 |
| MultiCare | 6 | $93.11 | $193,669 |
| Montage Health | 1 | $89.39 | $185,931 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 2 | $84.55 | $175,864 |
| Saint Charles Health System | 1 | $82.26 | $171,101 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $76.44 | $158,995 |
| Confluence Health | 1 | $76.37 | $158,850 |
| Palomar Health | 2 | $75.84 | $157,758 |
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 372 postings from 60 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make?
The median nurse manager & leadership pay across 372 postings with published pay is $60.00 per hour, about $124,790 a year. Half of the postings fall between $53 and $72 per hour.
Which states pay nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($80.08/hr), Oregon ($73.48/hr), California ($71.37/hr).
What do nurse manager & leaderships get paid at other hospitals in California?
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA$121.16/hr
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA$95.54/hr
- Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA$94.05/hr
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