MN · Brooklyn Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Brooklyn Park, MN

Utilization Review Nurses in the Brooklyn Park area earn a median of $49.16 per hour, about $102,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $42.15 and $55.77. That ranks 52nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 70th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Brooklyn Park metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Brooklyn Park.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Brooklyn Park, MN

The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 40,510 registered nurses employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 21.0 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%$37.56$78,12017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.15$87,6706% below U.S. median
Median$49.16$102,2409% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.77$116,00024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.87$128,69037% above U.S. median

How Brooklyn Park ranks

  • 52nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 70th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Minnesota 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 Brooklyn Park

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.16 median hour buys what $46.90 buys at the national price level, 4% 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$1,770
  • Per year: $88,488
  • Per month: $7,374

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Minneapolis Va Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cambridge Medical Center
Cambridge, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital
Burnsville, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Woodbury, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ridgeview Medical Center
Waconia, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Allina United Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
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
Coon Rapids, MN5 mi$49.16/hr63,807
Maple Grove, MN6 mi$49.16/hr72,739

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Minnesota · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Brooklyn Park, MN?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $49.16 per hour, about $102,240 a year. The middle half earn between $42.15 and $55.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 70th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Brooklyn Park?

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, led by M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Brooklyn Park as an utilization review nurse?

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

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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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