PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Utilization Review - Care Management (Acute Care)
Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY
$35.50–$60.24/ hour
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Utica, NY
Pay for utilization review nurses in the Utica area centers on $41.36 per hour, or about $86,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.15 and the upper quarter over $48.36. That ranks 128th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 112th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. The free report below lists employers near Utica and what they pay.
- $41.36median pay per hour, Utica
- $38–$48typical range per hour
- 2,430utilization review nurses employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Utilization Review Nurse pay in Utica, NY
The metro median is 19% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,430 registered nurses employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 20.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.08 | $62,570 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.15 | $79,350 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.36 | $86,020 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.36 | $100,590 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.82 | $109,870 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Utica ranks
- 128th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 112th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 11 New York 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 Utica
- Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.36 median hour buys what $44.63 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,489
- Per year: $74,448
- Per month: $6,204
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Hospitals in Utica
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Hospital Utica, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Utica, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 46 mi | $40.34/hr | 146,097 |
| Schenectady, NY | 69 mi | $44.46/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 78 mi | $44.46/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 82 mi | $44.46/hr | 51,065 |
| Scranton, PA | 119 mi | $39.16/hr | 75,905 |
| Rochester, NY | 121 mi | $45.68/hr | 207,282 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York
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 Utica, NY?
Utilization Review Nurses in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $41.36 per hour, about $86,020 a year. The middle half earn between $38.15 and $48.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Utica a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?
Utica-Rome ranks 112th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do utilization review nurses work in Utica?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Utica as an utilization review nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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