MI · Royal Oak · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Royal Oak, MI

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Royal Oak area centers on $42.78 per hour, or about $88,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.01 and the upper quarter over $48.98. That ranks 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 177th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak. The free report below lists employers near Royal Oak and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Royal Oak, MI

The metro median is 4% above the Michigan statewide median of $41.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 44,280 registered nurses employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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%$34.84$72,47023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.01$81,14013% below U.S. median
Median$42.78$88,9805% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.98$101,8809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.46$111,20019% above U.S. median

How Royal Oak ranks

  • 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 177th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 12 Michigan 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 Royal Oak

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.78 median hour buys what $42.65 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,540
  • Per year: $77,004
  • Per month: $6,417

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

Hospitals in Royal Oak

CMS lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Troy, MI5 mi$42.78/hr89,209
Southfield, MI6 mi$42.78/hr76,874

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Michigan

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

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Royal Oak, MI?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $42.78 per hour, about $88,980 a year. The middle half earn between $39.01 and $48.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 177th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Royal Oak?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Royal Oak, led by Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Royal Oak as an utilization review nurse?

Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Michigan board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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