CT · New Haven · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in New Haven, CT

The median utilization review nurse pay in the New Haven area is $49.00 per hour ($101,920 a year), with the typical range running from $39.45 to $60.06. That ranks 53rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 71st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in New Haven. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near New Haven.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in New Haven, 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 9,140 registered nurses employed in the New Haven metro area, 32.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.51).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.04$79,12015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.45$82,06012% below U.S. median
Median$49.00$101,9209% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.06$124,92033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$65.02$135,24044% above U.S. median

How New Haven ranks

  • 53rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 71st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 New Haven

  • Overall prices in New Haven run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 24% above the U.S. average (index 124.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.00 median hour buys what $46.86 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,764
  • Per year: $88,200
  • Per month: $7,350

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

Open Utilization Review Nurse roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in New Haven

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, CT
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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, CT16 mi$50.97/hr151,599
Waterbury, CT18 mi$48.23/hr115,908
Danbury, CT29 mi$50.97/hr88,692
Hartford, CT34 mi$48.66/hr122,129
Stamford, CT36 mi$50.97/hr139,134
White Plains, NY47 mi$54.56/hr62,561

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

Other healthcare roles in New Haven

New Haven city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in New Haven, CT?

Utilization Review Nurses in the New Haven metro area have a median pay of $49.00 per hour, about $101,920 a year. The middle half earn between $39.45 and $60.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New Haven ranks 71st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 53rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in New Haven?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in New Haven, led by Yale-New Haven Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in New Haven 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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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

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  1. Registered Nurse RN Utilization ManagementPermanent
    $36.15–$59.95/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted yesterday

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