Post job

Intensive case manager salary

Quoted expert
Jennifer Kukis

Average intensive case manager salary

$40,015

$19.24 hourly rate

Entry-level intensive case manager salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Intensive Case Manager Salary

The average salary for an Intensive Case Manager in the United States is approximately $40,015 per year, translating to about $19 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly depending on factors such as location, years of experience, and specific employer. For instance, professionals in urban areas or those with advanced certifications may earn higher wages.

Salary by State and Experience

Understanding the salary landscape across different states can help you identify where to focus your job search. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled case managers. Entry-level positions typically start lower, around $30,000, while experienced professionals can earn upwards of $50,000 annually, depending on their qualifications and the complexity of their cases.

Opportunities for Career Advancement

As an Intensive Case Manager, there are various pathways for career growth, including specialized roles in mental health or substance abuse. Seeking additional certifications can also enhance your earning potential and job prospects. To explore job listings and salary estimates tailored to your experience and region, visit Zippia.

On this page
Intensive case manager salary by: 

Let Zippi find your next intensive case manager job

Floating question marks illustration

Let Zippi find your next intensive case manager job

Floating question marks illustration

Where can an Intensive Case Manager earn more?

Compare salary by location
Vs
65k
45k
25k
5k
Columbus, OH$54,473
Clearwater, FL$34,720
Compare salary by company
Vs
72k
52k
32k
12k
Southern California Hospitals$59,378
Crozer Health$41,867

Intensive case manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level intensive case manager$27,800$13.35
Mid-level intensive case manager$39,400$18.95
Senior-level intensive case manager$45,300$21.75

Intensive case manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for an intensive case manager typically falls between $40,000 and $94,013.
zippia
$40,015yearly
glassdoor[1]
$56,505yearly
Salary.com[2]
$94,013yearly
payscale[3]
$40,000yearly

Average intensive case manager salary by state

The average intensive case manager salary in California, Washington, and New Mexico are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average intensive case manager salary states are South Dakota, Indiana, and Florida.

  • State view
  • County view
Average salary:

Highest paying states for intensive case managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1California$53,352$25.65
2Washington$52,486$25.23
3New Mexico$50,252$24.16
4Wisconsin$48,543$23.34
5Nevada$47,444$22.81
6Minnesota$49,936$24.01
7Mississippi$40,354$19.40
8Ohio$45,850$22.04
9Alaska$42,350$20.36
10New York$43,490$20.91
11North Dakota$46,924$22.56
12Connecticut$43,769$21.04
13Iowa$41,323$19.87
14Arkansas$39,496$18.99
15Illinois$42,720$20.54
16Colorado$47,163$22.67
17District of Columbia$46,231$22.23
18South Carolina$39,395$18.94
19Rhode Island$39,739$19.11
20Idaho$41,268$19.84
21New Hampshire$42,407$20.39
22Wyoming$39,385$18.94
23Delaware$41,924$20.16
24Maine$38,870$18.69
25Hawaii$48,457$23.30
26Texas$37,768$18.16
27Kansas$38,022$18.28
28Pennsylvania$37,600$18.08
29Oregon$41,121$19.77
30Michigan$36,458$17.53
31Maryland$41,540$19.97
32New Jersey$41,111$19.76
33Kentucky$37,382$17.97
34Arizona$36,925$17.75
35Montana$39,491$18.99
36Oklahoma$36,857$17.72
37Nebraska$38,482$18.50
38Virginia$37,565$18.06
39North Carolina$38,404$18.46
40Massachusetts$36,398$17.50
41Florida$34,386$16.53
42Indiana$34,573$16.62
43South Dakota$34,583$16.63
44Tennessee$34,925$16.79
45Georgia$35,391$17.01
46Utah$36,126$17.37
47West Virginia$34,168$16.43
48Louisiana$34,781$16.72
49Vermont$34,671$16.67
50Missouri$33,709$16.21
51Alabama$32,920$15.83

Highest paying cities for intensive case managers

The highest-paying cities for intensive case managers are Oakland, CA, Seattle, WA, and Lakewood, CO.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Oakland, CA$54,473$26.19
2Seattle, WA$52,690$25.33
3Lakewood, CO$47,185$22.69
4Fargo, ND$46,682$22.44
5New York, NY$43,646$20.98
6Anchorage, AK$42,464$20.42
7Baltimore, MD$41,591$20.00
8Bangor, ME$37,805$18.18
9Chester, PA$37,750$18.15
10Richmond, VA$37,511$18.03
11Glendale, AZ$37,046$17.81
12Woburn, MA$36,235$17.42
13Salt Lake City, UT$36,024$17.32
14Atlanta, GA$35,534$17.08
15Clearwater, FL$34,720$16.69

Intensive case manager salary details

An intensive case manager's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average intensive case manager salary graph
Average intensive case manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an intensive case manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$53,000$4,417$25
75th Percentile$46,000$3,833$22
Average$40,015$3,335$19
25th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying intensive case manager jobs

The highest paying types of intensive case managers are clinical case manager, case management coordinator, and social work case manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Coordinator$41,599$3,467$20.00151,508
Volunteer$31,227$2,602$15.019,583
Case Management Coordinator$47,063$3,922$22.63126,335
Case Manager For Children$35,613$2,968$17.1277,002
Social Services Case Manager$31,854$2,655$15.31148,868
Social Work Case Manager$45,321$3,777$21.7949,793

How would you rate the starting salaries for intensive case managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?

Jennifer Kukis

Professor/Coordinate, Lorain County Community College

In Ohio, Social workers earn an average yearly salary of $49,260. Wages typically start from $31,670 and go up to $78,590.

https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/social-worker/salary/ohio/
In Ohio, Starting level social worker earnings begin at:
$15.23
per hour
$31,670
per year with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, and around $13.00 for a Social Work Assistant with a two year degree in Human Services.

Top companies hiring intensive case managers now:

  1. Mercy Health jobs (14)
  2. New Community jobs (10)
  3. The Philadelphia Coalition jobs (15)
  4. Arizonas Children Association jobs (45)
  5. PHMC jobs (33)

Which companies pay intensive case managers the most?

Intensive case manager salaries at Southern California Hospitals and New York State Restaurant Association are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average intensive case manager salary at companies like Kaiser Permanente and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$44,000$43,400$42,800$42,200$41,600$41,000
MaleFemale

Intensive Case Manager salary by industry

The average intensive case manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average intensive case manager salary in the health care industry is $42,060, the highest of any industry.
  • The average intensive case manager salary in the finance industry is $40,057.
  • Intensive case managers in the professional industry earn an average salary of $38,285, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for intensive case managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Health Care$42,060$20.22
2Government$40,057$19.26
3Non Profits$39,691$19.08
4Professional$38,285$18.41

High paying intensive case manager jobs

Intensive case manager salary trends

The average intensive case manager salary has risen by $8,034 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average intensive case manager earned $31,981 annually, but today, they earn $40,015 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for intensive case managers over the last decade.

Compare intensive case manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average intensive case manager salary over time

Compare intensive case manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Intensive case manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$40,000$19.24+2.5%
2024$39,000$18.76+3.7%
2023$37,600$18.06+1.9%
2022$36,900$17.72+4.0%
2021$35,400$17.02+3.1%

Recently added intensive case manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
EAC NetworkSupervising Case Manager Community Home Base & Intensive Home Base ProgramsCentral Islip, NY06/28/2025$66,950
Thompson Child & Family FocusCase Manager, Intensive In-HomeCharlotte, NC06/28/2025$41,740
InspiritusIntensive Case ManagerNashville, TN06/27/2025$40,000
Lifeskills GroupIntensive Services Case ManagerHopkinsville, KY06/21/2025$33,121
Copa HealthIntensive Case ManagerPhoenix, AZ06/20/2025$39,757
State of MaineIntensive Case ManagerAugusta, ME06/18/2025$49,275
CHR CareerIicaps Manager: Intensive In-Home Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service (Iicaps)Manchester, CT06/17/2025$61,263
MhctnIntensive Care Manager IChattanooga, TN06/16/2025$43,500
MHC Mental Health CooperativeIntensive Care Manager, Ctt/CcftColumbia, TN06/13/2025$43,500
Directions for LivingIntensive Case Manager Treatment WorksClearwater, FL06/13/2025$70,169

Intensive case manager salary FAQs

Search for intensive case manager jobs

Browse community and social services jobs