FL · West Palm Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

The median utilization review nurse pay in the West Palm Beach area is $41.16 per hour ($85,610 a year), with the typical range running from $37.61 to $49.57. That ranks 135th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 333rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach. The free report below lists employers near West Palm Beach and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in West Palm Beach, FL

The metro median is 3% above the Florida statewide median of $39.83 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 59,880 registered nurses employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 21.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.71$68,04027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.61$78,23016% below U.S. median
Median$41.16$85,6109% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.57$103,11010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.18$127,25036% above U.S. median

How West Palm Beach ranks

  • 135th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 333rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 West Palm Beach

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.16 median hour buys what $36.06 buys at the national price level, 20% 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$1,482
  • Per year: $74,088
  • Per month: $6,174
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in West Palm Beach

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
W Palm Beach Va Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
St Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 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
Palm Beach Gardens, FL8 mi$41.16/hr63,284
Wellington, FL11 mi$41.16/hr63,258

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

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in West Palm Beach, FL?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $41.16 per hour, about $85,610 a year. The middle half earn between $37.61 and $49.57 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is West Palm Beach a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 333rd of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in West Palm Beach?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in West Palm Beach, led by W Palm Beach Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in West Palm Beach 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.

Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in West Palm Beach?

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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
  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 1 posting$48.05/ hr$36–$60

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