FL · Sarasota · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Sarasota, FL

Utilization Review Nurses in the Sarasota area earn a median of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.94 and $47.60. That ranks 175th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 310th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota. The free report below lists employers near Sarasota and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Sarasota, FL

The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,760 registered nurses employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.52$65,56030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.94$72,68022% below U.S. median
Median$39.83$82,85011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.60$99,0106% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.83$103,65011% above U.S. median

How Sarasota ranks

  • 175th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 310th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 20 Florida 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 Sarasota

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.83 median hour buys what $38.89 buys at the national price level, 14% below 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$1,434
  • Per year: $71,694
  • Per month: $5,974
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Sarasota

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Bradenton, FL11 mi$39.83/hr58,184
North Port, FL29 mi$39.83/hr92,875
St. Petersburg, FL30 mi$40.53/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL37 mi$40.53/hr53,503
Largo, FL42 mi$40.53/hr82,337
Tampa, FL44 mi$40.53/hr414,547

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Florida · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida

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

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Sarasota

Sarasota city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Sarasota, FL?

Utilization Review Nurses in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year. The middle half earn between $34.94 and $47.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 310th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 175th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Sarasota?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota, led by Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Sarasota as an utilization review nurse?

Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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