Hourly Wage for Case Management Director Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Case Management Director?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Case Management Director in the United States is $87, which translates to an annual salary of about $181,588.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80 to $95 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74 per hour
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Case Management Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $197,530 $16,461 $3,799 $95
Average $181,588 $15,132 $3,492 $87
25th Percentile $166,672 $13,889 $3,205 $80
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Key Factors That Influence Case Management Director Salaries

A Case Management Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Case Management Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Case Management Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Case Manager (RN) (2-4 years): $73,374
  • Senior Case Manager (RN) (4-7 years): $94,946
  • Case Management Manager (7+ years): $115,618
  • Case Management Director (7+ years): $181,588
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Case Manager (RN)2-4 years$73,374
Senior Case Manager (RN)4-7 years$94,946
Case Management Manager7+ years$115,618
Case Management Director7+ years$181,588
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Top Paying Cities for Case Management Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $229,037
  • San Francisco: $226,529
  • Oakland: $221,755

What Skills Can Increase a Case Management Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.7% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.1% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Child Welfare (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Child welfare is a continuum of services designed to ensure that children are safe and that families have the necessary support to care for their children successfully
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.7%
Social Work 3.1%
Child Welfare 0.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Case Management Director's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Making An Impact: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
 $199,747
10%
Making An Impact
 $197,931
9%
Building Relationships
 $196,115
8%
Hospice Care
 $196,115
8%
Team Management
 $194,299
7%
Cultural Diversity
 $194,299
7%
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How Education impacts a Case Management Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Case Management Directors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Case Management Director with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $164,034 and $174,916).

Case Management Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Case Management Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 3.0%
Associates 14.4%
Bachelors 34.1%
Masters 47.0%
Doctorate 1.5%
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Case Management Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Case Management Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$166,672
Average $181,588/year
$197,530
$13,889
Average $15,132/month
$16,461
$3,205
Average $3,492/week
$3,799
$80
Average $87/hour
$95
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $197,530 $16,461 $3,799 $95
Average $181,588 $15,132 $3,492 $87
25th Percentile $166,672 $13,889 $3,205 $80

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Salary Trends for Case Management Director

Salaries for a Case Management Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $157,864 in 2023 to around $133,058 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Case Management Director salary trends, .

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$157,864
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$140,989
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FAQ about Case Management Director

1. What are the responsibilities of Case Management Director?

Directs and oversees a team of case managers responsible for patient care coordination. Develops and implements case management programs, including utilization review, intake or discharge planning, and managed care contracting. Evaluates patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with organizational guidelines and standards. Develops clinical care pathways that enhance cost-effectiveness while providing quality care. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires a Registered Nurse (RN) license. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

2. What are the skills of Case Management Director

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Social Work: Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.

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Child Welfare: Child welfare is a continuum of services designed to ensure that children are safe and that families have the necessary support to care for their children successfully

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