AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Lake Havasu City area is $42.79 per hour ($89,000 a year), with the typical range running from $37.63 to $50.83. That ranks 111th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 91st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lake Havasu City.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The metro median is 8% below the Arizona statewide median of $46.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 registered nurses employed in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, 18.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.62$69,93025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.63$78,27016% below U.S. median
Median$42.79$89,0005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.83$105,73013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.64$111,57019% above U.S. median

How Lake Havasu City ranks

  • 111th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 91st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 5 Arizona 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 Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.79 median hour buys what $45.47 buys at the national price level, 1% above 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,540
  • Per year: $77,022
  • Per month: $6,418

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Henderson, NV112 mi$48.96/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$48.55/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$47.19/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$47.19/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$62.58/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$47.19/hr199,924

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Arizona · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arizona

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

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Lake Havasu City

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Lake Havasu City, AZ?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area have a median pay of $42.79 per hour, about $89,000 a year. The middle half earn between $37.63 and $50.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lake Havasu City a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?

Lake Havasu City-Kingman ranks 91st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Lake Havasu City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, led by Havasu Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City as an utilization review nurse?

Arizona 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 Arizona license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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