PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse - Utilization Management Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
$81k–$155k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA
The median utilization review nurse pay in the Philadelphia area is $47.70 per hour ($99,210 a year), with the typical range running from $40.40 to $51.83. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Philadelphia. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.
- $47.70median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 74,840utilization review nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 13% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $42.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 74,840 registered nurses employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 26.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.23 | $77,440 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.40 | $84,030 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.70 | $99,210 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.83 | $107,810 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.89 | $122,490 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 72nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 74th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.70 median hour buys what $46.51 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,717
- Per year: $85,860
- Per month: $7,155
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Utilization Review Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $47.70/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $46.94/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $47.70/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $47.76/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $46.69/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $46.69/hr | 79,453 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do utilization review nurses make in Philadelphia, PA?
Utilization Review Nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $47.70 per hour, about $99,210 a year. The middle half earn between $40.40 and $51.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 74th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring utilization review nurses in Philadelphia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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.
Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Philadelphia?
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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
11 UR Nurse postings with published pay in the US, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Registered Nurse - Utilization Management CoordinatorPermanent$81k–$155k/ year
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