NC · Raleigh · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Raleigh, NC

Utilization Review Nurses in the Raleigh area earn a median of $40.80 per hour, about $84,870 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.27 and $51.13. That ranks 142nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 231st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Raleigh.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Raleigh, NC

The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,820 registered nurses employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 17.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.43$67,45028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.27$77,52017% below U.S. median
Median$40.80$84,8709% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.13$106,35014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.83$107,81015% above U.S. median

How Raleigh ranks

  • 142nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 231st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Raleigh

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.80 median hour buys what $41.57 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$1,469
  • Per year: $73,440
  • Per month: $6,120

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

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Hospitals in Raleigh

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Cary, NC11 mi$40.80/hr182,659
Wake Forest, NC12 mi$40.80/hr56,764
Durham, NC18 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Chapel Hill, NC23 mi$39.36/hr64,028
Rocky Mount, NC48 mi$38.99/hr54,541
Burlington, NC49 mi$41.88/hr61,365

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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.

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Common questions

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

Utilization Review Nurses in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $40.80 per hour, about $84,870 a year. The middle half earn between $37.27 and $51.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Raleigh-Cary ranks 231st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 142nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Raleigh?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Raleigh 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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    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 9 days ago

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