PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN - Quality Assurance/Utilization Review - Business Development - Full Time 8hr
Emanate Health · Covina, CA
$52.03–$80.64/ hour
Top 25% pay
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara, CA
Utilization Review Nurses in the Santa Barbara area earn a median of $64.17 per hour, about $133,470 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $54.03 and $69.25. That ranks 14th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 21st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Santa Barbara.
- $64.17median pay per hour, Santa Maria
- $54–$69typical range per hour
- 3,140utilization review nurses employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Utilization Review Nurse pay in Santa Barbara, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,140 registered nurses employed in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area, 15.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.08 | $104,170 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $54.03 | $112,380 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Median | $64.17 | $133,470 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $69.25 | $144,040 | 54% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.58 | $163,450 | 75% above U.S. median |
How Santa Barbara ranks
- 14th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 21st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th of 23 California 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 Santa Barbara
- Overall prices in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.17 median hour buys what $58.98 buys at the national price level, 31% 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$2,310
- Per year: $115,506
- Per month: $9,626
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Santa Barbara
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Barbara County Psychiatric Health Facility Santa Barbara, CA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Buenaventura, CA | 28 mi | $61.79/hr | 109,831 |
| Oxnard, CA | 32 mi | $61.79/hr | 200,616 |
| Camarillo, CA | 41 mi | $61.79/hr | 69,881 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 50 mi | $61.79/hr | 124,229 |
| Santa Maria, CA | 55 mi | $64.17/hr | 111,346 |
| Simi Valley, CA | 56 mi | $61.79/hr | 125,778 |
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in California · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
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
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do utilization review nurses make in Santa Barbara, CA?
Utilization Review Nurses in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area have a median pay of $64.17 per hour, about $133,470 a year. The middle half earn between $54.03 and $69.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Barbara a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara ranks 21st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Where do utilization review nurses work in Santa Barbara?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Santa Barbara, led by Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Barbara as an utilization review nurse?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Santa Barbara?
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