Research Summary. Using a combination of public government and company data as well as data gathered from thousands of job postings, the Zippia data team has created average salary estimates for jobs across the US. Using that data set, the team has identified the types of case managers that are the highest paid based on their average annual salaries.
Here is a summary of our findings for the highest-paying types of case managers:
-
Registered Nurse Case Manager is the highest-paid type of case manager with an average salary of $72,815 and an average hourly rate of $35.01.
-
The second highest-paying type of case manager is nurse case manager, with an average salary of $68,461.
-
The average case manager salary is $43,118 per year, and the average hourly pay is $20.73.
Table Of Contents: Background | Table | Methodology | FAQs
Background
Choosing a career path can be difficult, and while pay shouldn’t be the only thing you consider in your decision, it is a significant factor. So if you’d like to work as a case manager, it helps to have an idea of what the highest-paid types of case managers are so that you can plan your career progression.
Here are the top salaries for different types of case managers:
-
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Average Salary: $72,815
A registered nurse is responsible for providing medical services to patients, assisting doctors in hospitals, clinics, and other health centers. Registered nurses’ duties include monitoring the condition of admitted patients, operating medical equipment, responding to patients’ inquiries, assisting on physical exams and medications, keeping medical records, and observing strict hygienic standards. A registered nurse must display strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task, attend to patients’ needs, and adjust to different conditions.
-
Nurse Case Manager
Average Salary: $68,461
A nurse case manager’s role focuses on providing advice and medication to patients in an outpatient clinic or hospital. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around conducting extensive assessments, discussing essential matters to patients and families, devising efficient health care plans, coordinating with health care experts to share patients’ progress, determining the needed care, and performing follow-up services. There are also instances when a nurse case manager must adjust medication or treatment as needed, refer patients to programs that will support them on their financial and other needs, and implement policies and regulations.
-
Clinical Case Manager
Average Salary: $51,528
A clinical case manager is responsible for providing high-quality care services for patients by researching treatment plans and developing efficient medications through various methodological approaches and data analysis. Clinical case managers review the medical histories and needs of patients to determine appropriate treatment programs and resources and prepare treatment reports upon actual applications. They also spend time observing laboratory examinations and procedures, strategizing on treatment processes within budget limitations and organizational requirements. A clinical case manager must have excellent knowledge of the medical industry, especially on responding to the patients’ inquiries and concerns and present accurate health evaluations.
-
Case Manager Supervisor
Average Salary: $51,023
The job of case manager supervisors is to supervise case managers in clinical healthcare facilities or social work organizations. They usually work for organizations providing services for people with disabilities, the homeless, and other people in need. Their roles and responsibilities include maintaining client files, coordinating available services, and supporting and monitoring the case management staff’s performance. To be a case manager supervisor, you should be compassionate, have a critical thinking mind, and leadership and communication skills. You also need to be able to adapt to every situation.
-
Social Work Case Manager
Average Salary: $45,321
A Social Work Case Manager counsels groups or individuals in dealing with chronic illness, loss of a loved one, or substance abuse. They evaluate the needs of each individual client and maintain detailed records of their progress in the healing process.
Below is a full table of the average pay for various case manager that pay the most followed by a more detailed explanation of our methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Case Managers
Methodology
Zippia uses publicly published information from government sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to create its salary estimates.
Our data science team also checks job postings and company-published resources for additional up-to-date salary information for case managers.
Once they’ve gathered the data, the team calculates a weighted average for each job title they’re estimating a salary for. For more details on our salary estimates, you can read the detailed methodology.
Highest-Paying Types Of Case Manager Jobs FAQs
-
What is the highest-paid case manager job?
The highest-paid case manager job is a registered nurse case manager. Registered Nurse Case Managers earn an average salary of $72,815, which is $ 35.01 hourly.
A registered nurse is responsible for providing medical services to patients, assisting doctors in hospitals, clinics, and other health centers. Registered nurses’ duties include monitoring the condition of admitted patients, operating medical equipment, responding to patients’ inquiries, assisting on physical exams and medications, keeping medical records, and observing strict hygienic standards. A registered nurse must display strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task, attend to patients’ needs, and adjust to different conditions.
-
What is a good salary for a case manager?
A good salary for a case manager is $43,118 or more. The average case manager salary is $43,118, so those making at least $43,118 are earning above-average paychecks.
Keep in mind, however, that the average case manager salary does fluctuate based on location, as companies will adjust their pay scales based on the cost of living in that area. Research what the average salary is in your area for someone of your expertise and experience level to get a more accurate view on how well you’re being paid.
In addition, if you’re just starting your career as a case manager, the average entry level salary is $38,726, so don’t base your opinion of your salary on the $43,118 average, as this includes all case managers of all skill and experience levels.
-
Do Case Manager jobs pay well?
No, case manager jobs don’t pay well. As in any industry, some case manager jobs pay better than others, but the average case manager salary of $43,118 is times the average national salary of about $44,225 per year.
In addition to this, many case manager jobs have high earning potential, with the top 10% of case managers earning $74,983 a year on average.
Case Managers’ salaries will fluctuate based on their experience level, industry, and location, so pay attention to these factors when you’re looking for a job as a case manager. Do your research on the going rate for a case manager in your area with your expertise, and don’t be afraid to negotiate your salary based on that information.
-
Where do case managers get paid the most?
Case Managers get paid the most in Illinois. In Illinois, case managers earn an average annual salary of $54,441 and an average hourly wage of $26.17.
Following IL, the states with the highest-paid case managers are Rhode Island, Maine, and New York, with average annual salaries of $54,615, $48,591, and $52,099 respectively.
The cities with the highest-paid case manager salaries are:
-
Washington, DC – $62,775
-
San Francisco, CA – $57,742
-
Salem, NH – $56,152
-
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
