CA · Visalia · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Visalia, CA

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Visalia area centers on $57.77 per hour, or about $120,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.42 and the upper quarter over $60.21. That ranks 28th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 24th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Visalia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Visalia.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Visalia, CA

The metro median is 14% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,740 registered nurses employed in the Visalia metro area, 16.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.79$95,2402% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.42$98,6305% above U.S. median
Median$57.77$120,16028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.21$125,24034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.18$152,21063% above U.S. median

How Visalia ranks

  • 28th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 24th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 23rd 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 Visalia

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $57.77 median hour buys what $57.87 buys at the national price level, 29% 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$2,080
  • Per year: $103,986
  • Per month: $8,666

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

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Hospitals in Visalia

CMS lists 1 hospital in Visalia.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Visalia, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal3 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
Tulare, CA9 mi$57.77/hr72,601
Hanford, CA18 mi$62.86/hr60,594
Porterville, CA25 mi$57.77/hr63,517
Delano, CA39 mi$61.30/hr53,198
Clovis, CA40 mi$60.88/hr127,993
Fresno, CA41 mi$60.88/hr550,105

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.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Visalia, CA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $57.77 per hour, about $120,160 a year. The middle half earn between $47.42 and $60.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Visalia ranks 24th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Visalia?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Visalia, led by Kaweah Health Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Visalia 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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
  • Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 1 posting$47.87/ hr$36–$60

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  1. RN - Quality Assurance/Utilization Review - Business Development - Full Time 8hrPermanent
    $52.03–$80.64/ hour
    Emanate Health · Covina, CA · posted 10 days ago

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