OK · Oklahoma City · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Utilization Review Nurses in the Oklahoma City area earn a median of $38.68 per hour, about $80,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.33 and $46.76. That ranks 240th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 169th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Oklahoma City and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oklahoma City.

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Utilization Review Nurse pay in Oklahoma City, OK

The metro median is 1% below the Oklahoma statewide median of $39.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,980 registered nurses employed in the Oklahoma City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.42$65,35030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.33$77,65017% below U.S. median
Median$38.68$80,46014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.76$97,2604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.49$102,94010% above U.S. median

How Oklahoma City ranks

  • 240th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 169th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City

  • Overall prices in Oklahoma City run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.68 median hour buys what $42.78 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Oklahoma City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,392
  • Per year: $69,624
  • Per month: $5,802

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

Hospitals in Oklahoma City

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Oklahoma City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Community Hospital, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther4 of 5Yes
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careOther4 of 5Yes
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Integris Southwest Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
O U Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Oklahoma City Va Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing
Oklahoma City, OK
Acute careFor-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
Midwest City, OK8 mi$38.68/hr58,505
Moore, OK10 mi$38.68/hr63,845
Enid, OK68 mi$36.10/hr50,519
Lawton, OK78 mi$40.94/hr90,027
Tulsa, OK101 mi$39.48/hr415,154
Broken Arrow, OK105 mi$39.48/hr122,756

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Oklahoma · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Oklahoma

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

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

Oklahoma state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Oklahoma City, OK?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Oklahoma City metro area have a median pay of $38.68 per hour, about $80,460 a year. The middle half earn between $37.33 and $46.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Oklahoma City ranks 169th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 240th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring utilization review nurses in Oklahoma City?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Oklahoma City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oklahoma City.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Oklahoma City as an utilization review nurse?

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

Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Oklahoma City?

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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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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

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  1. Registered Nurse (RN) - Utilization Review - PRNPer diem
    $30.10–$49.17/ hour
    Norman Regional Health System · Norman, OK · posted 3 days ago

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