IA · Davenport · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Davenport, IA

Utilization Review Nurses in the Davenport area earn a median of $36.82 per hour, about $76,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.34 and $39.87. That ranks 324th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 245th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Davenport. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Davenport.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Davenport, IA

The metro median is in line with the Iowa statewide median of $37.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,810 registered nurses employed in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area, 21.2 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%$29.18$60,69035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.34$65,19030% below U.S. median
Median$36.82$76,59018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.87$82,93011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$47.03$97,8205% above U.S. median

How Davenport ranks

  • 324th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 245th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Iowa 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 Davenport

  • Overall prices in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.82 median hour buys what $41.33 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$1,326
  • Per year: $66,276
  • Per month: $5,523

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Davenport

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davenport.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
Davenport, IA
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Iowa City, IA48 mi$39.87/hr76,710
Cedar Rapids, IA62 mi$36.81/hr137,904
Dubuque, IA65 mi$34.01/hr58,987
Peoria, IL76 mi$40.72/hr111,696
Rockford, IL93 mi$39.21/hr147,486
Normal, IL110 mi$38.49/hr53,304

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Iowa · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa

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

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

Iowa state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Davenport

Davenport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Davenport, IA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area have a median pay of $36.82 per hour, about $76,590 a year. The middle half earn between $31.34 and $39.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island ranks 245th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 324th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Davenport?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davenport, led by Genesis Medical Center-Davenport. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Davenport as an utilization review nurse?

Iowa 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 Iowa license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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