NE · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Bellevue, NE

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Bellevue area is $38.95 per hour ($81,020 a year), with the typical range running from $37.47 to $47.00. That ranks 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 191st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellevue. The free report below lists employers near Bellevue and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Bellevue, NE

The metro median is in line with the Nebraska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,860 registered nurses employed in the Omaha metro area, 26.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.06$64,60031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.47$77,94017% below U.S. median
Median$38.95$81,02013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.00$97,7604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.08$102,0909% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 222nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 191st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nebraska 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 Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $42.38 buys at the national price level, 6% 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$1,402
  • Per year: $70,110
  • Per month: $5,842

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

Hospitals in Bellevue

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bellevue Medical Center
Bellevue, NE
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Council Bluffs, IA8 mi$38.95/hr62,665
Omaha, NE10 mi$38.95/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE45 mi$40.61/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA96 mi$33.26/hr86,875
St. Joseph, MO112 mi$35.94/hr71,098
West Des Moines, IA115 mi$37.97/hr73,664

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Nebraska · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Nebraska

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

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

Nebraska state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Bellevue, NE?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,020 a year. The middle half earn between $37.47 and $47.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Omaha ranks 191st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 222nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Bellevue?

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

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Bellevue as an utilization review nurse?

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

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  • Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 1 posting$56.65/ hr$39–$74
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$53.62/ hr$39–$68
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