PA · Erie · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Erie, PA

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Erie area is $37.48 per hour ($77,950 a year), with the typical range running from $33.33 to $43.90. That ranks 302nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 251st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Erie. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Erie.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Erie, PA

The metro median is 11% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,030 registered nurses employed in the Erie metro area, 25.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.76$63,98032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.33$69,33026% below U.S. median
Median$37.48$77,95017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.90$91,3102% below U.S. median
Top 10%$49.93$103,85011% above U.S. median

How Erie ranks

  • 302nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 251st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th of 15 Pennsylvania 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 Erie

  • Overall prices in Erie run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 56.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.48 median hour buys what $41.21 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$1,349
  • Per year: $67,464
  • Per month: $5,622

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

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Hospitals in Erie

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Erie.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Upmc Hamot
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lecom Medical Center And Behavioral Health Pav
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Erie Va Medical Center
Erie, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federalNot 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
Youngstown, OH76 mi$36.47/hr59,123
Buffalo, NY82 mi$45.86/hr276,617
Cleveland, OH94 mi$39.41/hr365,379
Parma, OH99 mi$39.41/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH100 mi$39.19/hr50,979
Akron, OH104 mi$39.19/hr189,664

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

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

Pennsylvania state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Erie, PA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Erie metro area have a median pay of $37.48 per hour, about $77,950 a year. The middle half earn between $33.33 and $43.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Erie ranks 251st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 302nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Erie?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Erie, led by Saint Vincent Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Erie as an utilization review nurse?

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

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  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA · 1 posting$66.34/ hr$52–$81
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$53.62/ hr$39–$68
  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 1 posting$48.05/ hr$36–$60
  • Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 1 posting$47.87/ hr$36–$60

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    Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA · posted 2 days ago

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