CT · Danbury · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Danbury, CT

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Danbury area centers on $50.97 per hour, or about $106,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.12 and the upper quarter over $59.11. That ranks 38th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 60th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Danbury. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Danbury.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Danbury, CT

The metro median is 4% above the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,480 registered nurses employed in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, 21.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.75$80,60014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.12$91,7702% below U.S. median
Median$50.97$106,02013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.11$122,95031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.85$139,05049% above U.S. median

How Danbury ranks

  • 38th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Connecticut 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 Danbury

  • Overall prices in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 50% above the U.S. average (index 150.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.97 median hour buys what $47.70 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,835
  • Per year: $91,746
  • Per month: $7,646

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

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Hospitals in Danbury

CMS lists 1 hospital in Danbury.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Danbury Hospital
Danbury, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Bridgeport, CT21 mi$50.97/hr151,599
Stamford, CT22 mi$50.97/hr139,134
Waterbury, CT25 mi$48.23/hr115,908
New Haven, CT29 mi$49.00/hr137,562
White Plains, NY30 mi$54.56/hr62,561
New Rochelle, NY36 mi$54.56/hr85,512

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Connecticut · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Connecticut

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

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

Connecticut state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Danbury, CT?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area have a median pay of $50.97 per hour, about $106,020 a year. The middle half earn between $44.12 and $59.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury ranks 60th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Danbury?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Danbury, led by Danbury Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Danbury as an utilization review nurse?

Connecticut has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Connecticut license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

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

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  1. Registered Nurse RN Utilization ManagementPermanent
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    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted yesterday

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