Nursing Care Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Nursing Care Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nursing Care Manager in the United States is $67,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Nursing Care Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,687
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,685 to $76,426
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,705
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Nursing Care Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,426 $6,369 $1,470 $37
Average $67,353 $5,613 $1,295 $32
25th Percentile $59,685 $4,974 $1,148 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Nursing Care Manager Salaries

A Nursing Care Manager'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nursing Care Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nursing Care Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,810
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,430
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,885
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,600
  • Expert (over 8 years): $152,864
Levels Salary
Parts Coo... Level Nursing Care Manager$48,810
Parts Coo... Level Nursing Care Manager$60,430
Nursing C... Level Nursing Care Manager$67,885
Parts Man... Level Nursing Care Manager$87,600
Parts Dir... Level Nursing Care Manager$152,864
$48,810 0 yr
$60,430 < 2 yrs
$67,885 2-4 yrs
$87,600 5-8 yrs
$152,864 > 8 yrs
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How Do Nursing Care Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nursing Care Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,573.
  • California: $74,290.
  • Massachusetts: $73,300.

Top Paying Cities for Nursing Care Managers

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: $84,952
  • San Francisco: $84,022
  • Oakland: $82,251

What Skills Can Increase a Nursing Care Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 23.82% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 0.78% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.42% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 23.82%
Customer Satisfaction 0.78%
Procurement 0.42%
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 Nursing Care Manager's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
$78,129
16%
Commitment
$75,435
12%
Presentation
$74,088
10%
Microsoft Word
$73,414
9%
Analysis
$72,741
8%
Teamwork
$71,394
6%
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Nursing Care Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nursing Care Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Nursing Care Manager positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Nursing Care Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Nursing Care Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$80,823$39.020%
Pharmaceuticals$80,823$39.020%
Biotechnology$77,455$37.015%
Software & Networking$77,455$37.015%
Healthcare$75,435$36.012%

Nursing Care Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nursing Care Manager'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nursing Care Manager

Salaries for a Nursing Care Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,752 in 2023 to around $55,991 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nursing Care Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nursing Care Manager Over Time

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$56,498
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