ND · Bismarck · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Bismarck, ND

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Bismarck area centers on $37.52 per hour, or about $78,040 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.09 and the upper quarter over $38.53. That ranks 300th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 250th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck. The free report below lists employers near Bismarck and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Bismarck, ND

The metro median is in line with the North Dakota statewide median of $37.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,380 registered nurses employed in the Bismarck metro area, 33.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.09$66,75029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.09$66,75029% below U.S. median
Median$37.52$78,04017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.53$80,14014% below U.S. median
Top 10%$47.50$98,8006% above U.S. median

How Bismarck ranks

  • 300th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 250th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 North Dakota 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 Bismarck

  • Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.52 median hour buys what $41.22 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$1,351
  • Per year: $67,536
  • Per month: $5,628

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

Hospitals in Bismarck

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi St Alexius Health
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Fargo, ND186 mi$37.98/hr136,285
Grand Forks, ND188 mi$36.80/hr59,845
Rapid City, SD224 mi$33.42/hr79,894
St. Cloud, MN328 mi$49.95/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN370 mi$49.16/hr72,739
Plymouth, MN372 mi$49.16/hr78,551

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

What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Dakota

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

North Dakota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Bismarck, ND?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $37.52 per hour, about $78,040 a year. The middle half earn between $32.09 and $38.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bismarck ranks 250th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 300th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Bismarck?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck, led by Chi St Alexius Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as an utilization review nurse?

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

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