CT · Hartford · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Hartford, CT

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Hartford area centers on $48.66 per hour, or about $101,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.88 and the upper quarter over $50.62. That ranks 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 66th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Hartford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hartford.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Hartford, CT

The metro median is in line with the Connecticut statewide median of $48.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,850 registered nurses employed in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area, 23.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.10).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.45$77,90017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.88$85,0309% below U.S. median
Median$48.66$101,2108% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.62$105,29012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.79$124,36033% above U.S. median

How Hartford ranks

  • 59th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 66th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Hartford

  • Overall prices in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.66 median hour buys what $47.36 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,752
  • Per year: $87,588
  • Per month: $7,299

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

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Hospitals in Hartford

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Connecticut Childrens Medical Center
Hartford, CT
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Waterbury, CT23 mi$48.23/hr115,908
Springfield, MA25 mi$43.74/hr154,888
Chicopee, MA29 mi$43.74/hr55,381
New Haven, CT34 mi$49.00/hr137,562
Bridgeport, CT48 mi$50.97/hr151,599
Danbury, CT48 mi$50.97/hr88,692

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 Hartford, CT?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford metro area have a median pay of $48.66 per hour, about $101,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.88 and $50.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford ranks 66th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 59th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Hartford?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Hartford, led by Hartford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Hartford 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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  • 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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