OK · Tulsa · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Tulsa, OK

Utilization Review Nurses in the Tulsa area earn a median of $39.48 per hour, about $82,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.76 and $47.22. That ranks 187th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 123rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tulsa.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Tulsa, OK

The metro median is 1% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $39.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 9,600 registered nurses employed in the Tulsa metro area, 21.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.72$68,06027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.76$78,54016% below U.S. median
Median$39.48$82,13012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.22$98,2205% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.70$105,46013% above U.S. median

How Tulsa ranks

  • 187th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 123rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Tulsa

  • Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.48 median hour buys what $44.25 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,421
  • Per year: $71,064
  • Per month: $5,922

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

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Hospitals in Tulsa

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital, Inc
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ascension St John Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Hospital South
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oklahoma State University Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare
Tulsa, OK
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Tulsa, OK
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Brookhaven Hospital, Llc
Tulsa, OK
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
Broken Arrow, OK9 mi$39.48/hr122,756
Edmond, OK90 mi$38.68/hr99,040
Bentonville, AR94 mi$39.50/hr61,791
Midwest City, OK95 mi$38.68/hr58,505
Fayetteville, AR97 mi$39.50/hr103,134
Springdale, AR98 mi$39.50/hr89,368

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

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Tulsa, OK?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $39.48 per hour, about $82,130 a year. The middle half earn between $37.76 and $47.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tulsa ranks 123rd of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 187th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Tulsa?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Tulsa, led by Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Tulsa 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.

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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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