Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Auburn, AL
Utilization Review Nurses in the Auburn area earn a median of $37.37 per hour, about $77,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.80 and $40.25. That ranks 306th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 185th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.
- $37.37median pay per hour, Auburn
- $32–$40typical range per hour
- 1,350utilization review nurses employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Utilization Review Nurse pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 9% above the Alabama statewide median of $34.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,350 registered nurses employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 18.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.43 | $63,290 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.80 | $66,140 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.37 | $77,720 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.25 | $83,720 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.11 | $129,190 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 306th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 185th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Alabama metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for utilization review nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.37 median hour buys what $42.50 buys at the national price level, 6% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $67,266
- Per month: $5,606
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $38.15/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $38.58/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $46.33/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $36.55/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $31.28/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $36.55/hr | 196,357 |
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Alabama · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Alabama
Utilization review nurses assess admissions and services for medical necessity and coordinate with payers.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience in acute care
- InterQual or MCG experience
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Common questions
How much do utilization review nurses make in Auburn, AL?
Utilization Review Nurses in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $37.37 per hour, about $77,720 a year. The middle half earn between $31.80 and $40.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 185th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 306th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as an utilization review nurse?
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Alabama license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 1 posting$66.34/ hr$52–$81
- Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 1 posting$56.65/ hr$39–$74
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$53.62/ hr$39–$68
- Trinity HealthConnecticut · 1 posting$48.05/ hr$36–$60
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