The median Case Manager Nurse salary is $72.28 per hour, or $150,342 per year, based on 2,187 job postings across 92 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$72.28
Median hourly
$150,342
Annual salary
$43-$86
Pay range
92
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Case Manager Nurse earns $72.28/hr, with most posted roles landing between $54.12 and $77.60/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -7.1% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Hermiston, OREGON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while San Antonio, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-7.1%
Current median: $56.00/hr
Prior period: $60.30/hr
Job openings
+3.9%
583 recent postings
Previous period: 561 postings
Daily pay signal
$44.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Case Manager Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $60.30/hr to $56.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$43.00
$89,440/yr
Median
$72.28
$150,342/yr
Top earners
$85.89
$178,651/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $56.00/hr | 560 |
Mar 2026 | $60.00/hr | 584 |
Feb 2026 | $73.50/hr | 291 |
Jan 2026 | $75.40/hr | 306 |
Dec 2025 | $79.15/hr | 192 |
Nov 2025 | $75.85/hr | 254 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
5 postings · 2 companies
$59.00
$59-$59
281 postings · 39 companies
$76.90
$73-$87
72 postings · 35 companies
$74.37
$71-$78
Estimated from national data
~$58.07
—
623 postings · 114 companies
$74.97
$70-$79
26 postings · 19 companies
$49.00
$46-$53
11 postings · 5 companies
$58.50
$49-$61
Estimated from national data
~$56.49
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.06
—
24 postings · 17 companies
$50.09
$38-$56
33 postings · 16 companies
$45.00
$45-$59
Estimated from national data
~$57.50
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.09
—
36 postings · 21 companies
$53.50
$44-$79
5 postings · 4 companies
$37.50
$38-$39
Estimated from national data
~$59.28
—
Estimated from national data
~$60.77
—
5 postings · 3 companies
$40.00
$40-$55
Estimated from national data
~$66.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$63.57
—
22 postings · 14 companies
$52.50
$50-$54
114 postings · 45 companies
$72.38
$49-$87
15 postings · 14 companies
$63.70
$45-$94
27 postings · 19 companies
$45.23
$43-$48
14 postings · 14 companies
$54.37
$52-$57
16 postings · 7 companies
$42.00
$42-$53
84 postings · 42 companies
$74.80
$72-$79
Estimated from national data
~$64.91
—
7 postings · 6 companies
$51.50
$49-$52
17 postings · 16 companies
$75.60
$75-$78
21 postings · 9 companies
$55.35
$47-$63
17 postings · 10 companies
$44.00
$43-$76
51 postings · 26 companies
$71.60
$59-$76
25 postings · 20 companies
$55.13
$51-$59
Estimated from national data
~$63.10
—
23 postings · 13 companies
$39.00
$38-$42
Estimated from national data
~$65.49
—
42 postings · 33 companies
$73.97
$61-$110
17 postings · 12 companies
$52.50
$42-$55
Estimated from national data
~$58.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$56.70
—
9 postings · 5 companies
$43.50
$43-$63
Estimated from national data
~$54.84
—
53 postings · 27 companies
$42.17
$40-$47
Estimated from national data
~$53.13
—
90 postings · 32 companies
$72.86
$70-$78
16 postings · 11 companies
$73.45
$59-$77
67 postings · 29 companies
$65.24
$61-$70
Estimated from national data
~$51.88
—
85 postings · 29 companies
$73.50
$48-$78
Estimated from national data
~$56.26
—
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Case Manager Nurse salaries.
Hermiston
Oregon · 19 postings
$113.39/hr
Juneau
Alaska · 75 postings
$92.56/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 52 postings
$87.72/hr
Sitka
Alaska · 28 postings
$86.83/hr
San Diego
California · 20 postings
$82.00/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 10 postings
$41.50/hr
Round Rock
Texas · 10 postings
$41.54/hr
Austin
Texas · 16 postings
$44.67/hr
Atlanta
Georgia · 11 postings
$45.00/hr
West Allis
Wisconsin · 10 postings
$47.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Case Manager Nurse positions.
John Muir Health
10 postings
$105.00/hr
56 postings
$83.84/hr
Sutter Health
15 postings
$83.00/hr
Talentburst, Inc
7 postings
$81.15/hr
Travel Nurses, Inc.
9 postings
$80.97/hr
Home Care Network, Inc
9 postings
$37.50/hr
Optum
6 postings
$39.50/hr
University Health
5 postings
$41.50/hr
Vitas Healthcare
11 postings
$41.50/hr
Vitra Health
8 postings
$41.75/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Rn Case Manager | 809 | $73.08/hr |
| Hospice Rn Case Manager | 87 | $58.50/hr |
| Registered Nurse Case Manager | 72 | $71.24/hr |
| Home Health Case Manager Rn | 52 | $75.99/hr |
| Rn Case Manager - Utilization Review | 46 | $75.33/hr |
| Home Health Rn Case Manager | 44 | $72.22/hr |
| Emergency Department Mental Health Rn Case Manager | 39 | $73.50/hr |
| Rn Case Manager Utilization Review | 34 | $74.48/hr |
| Rn Case Manager, Utilization Review | 33 | $77.30/hr |
| Case Management Nurse Manager | 22 | $101.10/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Case Manager Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Case Manager Nurse salary is $72.28 per hour, or $150,342 annually. Pay ranges from $43.00/hr (10th percentile) to $85.89/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 2,187 job postings, the highest paying states for Case Manager Nurses include Alaska, New Hampshire, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 2,187 Case Manager Nurse job postings across 92 states, from 373 different healthcare employers.
Case Manager Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Case Manager Nurse pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 7.1%.
Case Manager Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.32 to $13.61 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Hermiston offer $113.39/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $41.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Case Manager Nurses typically earn around $43.00 to $54.12 per hour ($89,440 to $112,570 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $72.28/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 2,187 active postings with listed compensation for Case Manager Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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