Utilization Review nurse pay
$102,378median posted offer#208 of 379 specialties
Read from 40 live Utilization Review postings that state pay — 7% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $83k
- 25th percentile
- $91k
- 75th percentile
- $122k
- 90th percentile
- $133k
Where does your pay sit in Utilization Review?
Checked against 40 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $83k
- 25th percentile
- $91k
- 75th percentile
- $122k
- 90th percentile
- $133k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Utilization Review pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $105,134 | $121k | 5 |
| 2 | California | $104,600 | $136k | 6 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
- 3-minute PULSEFind the work that brings out your bestPay is one axis. Your pace, decision style, connection, scope, and energy rhythm shape the rest.
- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do Utilization Review nurses make?
- Across 40 live Utilization Review postings that state pay, the median offer is $102,378 a year. The middle half runs $91,140–$121,730, and the top 10% start at $133,011.
- Does Utilization Review pay more than nursing overall?
- Utilization Review ranks #208 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 7% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Utilization Review nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Maryland ($105,134), #2 California ($104,600). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.