NC · Fayetteville · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Fayetteville, NC

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Fayetteville area is $39.07 per hour ($81,260 a year), with the typical range running from $36.39 to $48.88. That ranks 210th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 186th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville. The free report below lists employers near Fayetteville and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Fayetteville, NC

The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,350 registered nurses employed in the Fayetteville metro area, 25.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.78$61,94034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.39$75,69019% below U.S. median
Median$39.07$81,26013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.88$101,6709% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.32$119,23027% above U.S. median

How Fayetteville ranks

  • 210th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 186th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 North Carolina 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 Fayetteville

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 73.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.07 median hour buys what $42.48 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.

Get the Fayetteville Utilization Review Nurse pay report

Named employers near Fayetteville, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.

Get my free pay report

Estimate your Fayetteville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,407
  • Per year: $70,326
  • Per month: $5,860

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

Open Utilization Review Nurse roles in North Carolina

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Fayetteville as they open.

All Utilization Review Nurse jobs in North Carolina

Utilization Review Nurse salary in North Carolina

Hospitals in Fayetteville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5No
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Apex, NC45 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Cary, NC49 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Raleigh, NC55 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Chapel Hill, NC59 mi$39.36/hr64,028
Durham, NC62 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Wake Forest, NC66 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 Fayetteville

Fayetteville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Fayetteville, NC?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Fayetteville metro area have a median pay of $39.07 per hour, about $81,260 a year. The middle half earn between $36.39 and $48.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fayetteville ranks 186th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Fayetteville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, led by Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Fayetteville 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.

Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Fayetteville?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Fayetteville and across North Carolina. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Fayetteville.

Free for every candidate

What do employers near Fayetteville pay utilization review nurses? Get the report.

Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.

  1. 1
    Pay for your role at other hospitals

    The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.

  2. 2
    What they are offering now

    The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.

  3. 3
    Roles open for you right now

    Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.

Get your free pay report

110+ Utilization Review Nurse roles in North Carolina, sent free by email

Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
That email doesn't look quite right.
Please choose your role.
Please enter your city or ZIP.

Free for candidates. No phone number, no cold calls. One-click unsubscribe.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval: Health Care Staffing Services Certification, since 2022American Staffing Association memberNATHO member: National Association of Travel Healthcare OrganizationsNALTO member: National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations

Pay report · UR Nurse near Fayetteville, NC
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]

Your UR Nurse pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your North Carolina list by name comes with the full report

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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your North Carolina list

2What they are offering now

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: 1 UR Nurse roles

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

Each one has pay, shift and start date.

I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.
Check my pay