NC · Chapel Hill · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Chapel Hill, NC

Utilization Review Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.92 and $47.46. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill. The free report below lists employers near Chapel Hill and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Chapel Hill, NC

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 108,510 registered nurses employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.86$64,19031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.92$74,71020% below U.S. median
Median$39.36$81,86013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.46$98,7205% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.50$107,12014% above U.S. median

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 Chapel Hill

  • Overall prices in Durham-Chapel Hill run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.9).

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$1,417
  • Per year: $70,848
  • Per month: $5,904

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for North Carolina. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Chapel Hill

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Hospitals
Chapel Hill, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 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
Durham, NC9 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Cary, NC16 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Apex, NC17 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC23 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Burlington, NC26 mi$41.88/hr61,365
Wake Forest, NC30 mi$40.80/hr56,764

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in North Carolina · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

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

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

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Chapel Hill, NC?

Utilization Review Nurses in North Carolina have a median pay of $39.36 per hour, about $81,860 a year. The middle half earn between $35.92 and $47.46 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do utilization review nurses work in Chapel Hill?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Chapel Hill, led by Unc Hospitals. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Chapel Hill as an utilization review nurse?

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

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

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3Open now: 1 UR Nurse roles

  1. Utilization Management Nurse WPPermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 9 days ago

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