OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Kettering, OH

Utilization Review Nurses in the Kettering area earn a median of $38.94 per hour, about $80,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.00 and $46.45. That ranks 223rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 208th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Kettering. The free report below lists employers near Kettering and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Kettering, OH

The metro median is in line with the Ohio statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 11,160 registered nurses employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 29.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.23$67,04028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.00$76,96018% below U.S. median
Median$38.94$80,99013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.45$96,6203% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.68$103,33010% above U.S. median

How Kettering ranks

  • 223rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 208th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 Ohio 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 Kettering

  • Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.94 median hour buys what $42.01 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,402
  • Per year: $70,092
  • Per month: $5,841

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

Hospitals in Kettering

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Dayton, OH7 mi$38.94/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$39.32/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$37.11/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$39.32/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$39.32/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$39.67/hr933,263

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Ohio · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Ohio

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

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

Ohio state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Kettering, OH?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $38.94 per hour, about $80,990 a year. The middle half earn between $37.00 and $46.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 208th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 223rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Kettering?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Kettering, led by Kettering Health Main Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering as an utilization review nurse?

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

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