NC · Winston-Salem · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Winston-Salem, NC

Utilization Review Nurses in the Winston-Salem area earn a median of $40.51 per hour, about $84,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.86 and $48.32. That ranks 155th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 130th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem. The free report below lists employers near Winston-Salem and what they pay.

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Utilization Review Nurse pay in Winston-Salem, NC

The metro median is 3% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 8,950 registered nurses employed in the Winston-Salem metro area, 32.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.20$69,06026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.86$74,59020% below U.S. median
Median$40.51$84,27010% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.32$100,5107% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.08$108,33016% above U.S. median

How Winston-Salem ranks

  • 155th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 130th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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.

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What your pay buys in Winston-Salem

  • Overall prices in Winston-Salem run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.51 median hour buys what $44.01 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

Estimate your Winston-Salem paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,458
  • Per year: $72,918
  • Per month: $6,076

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

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Hospitals in Winston-Salem

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Old Vineyard Youth Services
Winston Salem, 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
High Point, NC17 mi$40.48/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC24 mi$40.48/hr307,381
Burlington, NC44 mi$41.88/hr61,365
Mooresville, NC48 mi$40.76/hr52,884
Kannapolis, NC48 mi$40.76/hr60,521
Concord, NC53 mi$40.76/hr112,395

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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.

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Winston-Salem, NC?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Winston-Salem metro area have a median pay of $40.51 per hour, about $84,270 a year. The middle half earn between $35.86 and $48.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Winston-Salem a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?

Winston-Salem ranks 130th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Winston-Salem?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Winston-Salem, led by Novant Health Medical Park Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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