PA · Lancaster · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Lancaster, PA

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Lancaster area is $39.99 per hour ($83,180 a year), with the typical range running from $37.46 to $47.62. That ranks 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 267th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lancaster.

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Utilization Review Nurse pay in Lancaster, PA

The metro median is 5% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,120 registered nurses employed in the Lancaster metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.64$67,89027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.46$77,92017% below U.S. median
Median$39.99$83,18011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.62$99,0506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.15$102,2309% above U.S. median

How Lancaster ranks

  • 167th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 267th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th 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.

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What your pay buys in Lancaster

  • Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.99 median hour buys what $40.70 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Lancaster paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,440
  • Per year: $71,982
  • Per month: $5,998

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

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Hospitals in Lancaster

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Lancaster, PA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Reading, PA29 mi$46.31/hr96,000
Harrisburg, PA35 mi$41.10/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE46 mi$47.70/hr73,176
Baltimore, MD54 mi$46.70/hr568,271
Allentown, PA58 mi$46.69/hr127,138
Philadelphia, PA62 mi$47.70/hr1,573,916

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

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 Lancaster, PA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $39.99 per hour, about $83,180 a year. The middle half earn between $37.46 and $47.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lancaster ranks 267th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 167th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Lancaster?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, led by Lancaster General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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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Low$36Median$45.44High$66

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  1. Registered Nurse - Utilization Management CoordinatorPermanent
    $81k–$155k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA · posted 2 days ago

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