MA · Taunton · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Taunton, MA

Utilization Review Nurses in the Taunton area earn a median of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.58 and $54.11. That ranks 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 81st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Taunton. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Taunton.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Taunton, MA

The metro median is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,770 registered nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 22.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.66$72,09023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.58$82,33012% below U.S. median
Median$46.74$97,2204% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.11$112,55020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.09$133,31042% above U.S. median

How Taunton ranks

  • 81st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 81st of 335 after adjusting for local prices

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 Taunton

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.74 median hour buys what $45.93 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,683
  • Per year: $84,132
  • Per month: $7,011

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

Hospitals in Taunton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Taunton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
Taunton, MA
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Taunton State Hospital
Taunton, MA
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
Fall River, MA12 mi$46.74/hr94,689
Brockton, MA13 mi$49.25/hr105,788
Pawtucket, RI14 mi$46.74/hr76,996
Weymouth Town, MA22 mi$49.25/hr60,159
Quincy, MA25 mi$49.25/hr103,434
Newton, MA30 mi$49.25/hr90,700

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Massachusetts · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts

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

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

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Taunton, MA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $46.74 per hour, about $97,220 a year. The middle half earn between $39.58 and $54.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 81st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Taunton?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Taunton, led by Brown University Health Morton Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Taunton as an utilization review nurse?

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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