NJ · Trenton · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Trenton, NJ

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Trenton area is $46.94 per hour ($97,640 a year), with the typical range running from $44.28 to $55.84. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Trenton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Trenton. The free report below lists employers near Trenton and what they pay.

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Utilization Review Nurse pay in Trenton, NJ

The metro median is 5% below the New Jersey statewide median of $49.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,330 registered nurses employed in the Trenton-Princeton 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%$38.84$80,79014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.28$92,1002% below U.S. median
Median$46.94$97,6404% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$55.84$116,15024% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.88$120,39029% above U.S. median

How Trenton ranks

  • 80th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 89th 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 Trenton

  • Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.94 median hour buys what $45.49 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

Estimate your Trenton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,690
  • Per year: $84,492
  • Per month: $7,041

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

Hospitals in Trenton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Trenton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
Trenton, NJ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Trenton Psychiatric Hosp
Trenton, NJ
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
Philadelphia, PA25 mi$47.70/hr1,573,916
New Brunswick, NJ25 mi$54.56/hr57,487
Camden, NJ27 mi$47.70/hr71,749
Plainfield, NJ33 mi$54.56/hr56,507
Perth Amboy, NJ33 mi$54.56/hr56,939
Bethlehem, PA42 mi$46.69/hr79,453

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in New Jersey · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in New Jersey

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

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

New Jersey state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Trenton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Trenton, NJ?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $46.94 per hour, about $97,640 a year. The middle half earn between $44.28 and $55.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Trenton-Princeton ranks 89th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 80th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring utilization review nurses in Trenton?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Trenton-Princeton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Trenton.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Trenton as an utilization review nurse?

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

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 2 postings$45.44/ hr$39–$51
  • 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

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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

11 UR Nurse postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 UR Nurse roles

  1. Utilization Review RN - FT - Day - Utilization Resource Management Pennington NJPermanent
    $39.40–$51.47/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 21 days ago
  2. Utilization Review RN - PT - Day - Utilization Resource Mgmt Pennington NJPermanent
    $39.40–$51.47/ hour
    Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ · posted 30+ days ago

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