AR · Jonesboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Jonesboro, AR

Utilization Review Nurses in the Jonesboro area earn a median of $37.85 per hour, about $78,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.66 and $40.94. That ranks 285th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 126th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Jonesboro.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Jonesboro, AR

The metro median is 2% above the Arkansas statewide median of $37.08 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,890 registered nurses employed in the Jonesboro metro area, 31.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.48$63,40032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.66$67,93027% below U.S. median
Median$37.85$78,73016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.94$85,1609% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.97$108,10015% above U.S. median

How Jonesboro ranks

  • 285th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 126th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 5 Arkansas 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 Jonesboro

  • Overall prices in Jonesboro run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 46% below the U.S. average (index 53.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.85 median hour buys what $44.08 buys at the national price level, 2% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,363
  • Per year: $68,130
  • Per month: $5,678

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

Hospitals in Jonesboro

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.
Jonesboro, AR
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Bernards Medical Center
Jonesboro, AR
Acute careNonprofit1 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
Bartlett, TN63 mi$38.10/hr56,708
Memphis, TN63 mi$38.10/hr610,919
Southaven, MS72 mi$38.10/hr57,493
Collierville, TN77 mi$38.10/hr51,951
Jackson, TN104 mi$34.44/hr69,303
Conway, AR113 mi$38.38/hr70,711

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Arkansas · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Arkansas

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

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

Arkansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Jonesboro

Jonesboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Jonesboro, AR?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Jonesboro metro area have a median pay of $37.85 per hour, about $78,730 a year. The middle half earn between $32.66 and $40.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Jonesboro a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?

Jonesboro ranks 126th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 285th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Jonesboro?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jonesboro, led by Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Jonesboro as an utilization review nurse?

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

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