PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Inpatient Counselor Admission Specialist/Utilization Review
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$22.75–$48.50/ hour
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Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median utilization review nurse pay in the Sioux Falls area is $33.12 per hour ($68,890 a year), with the typical range running from $30.10 to $37.71. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Sioux Falls. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sioux Falls.
- $33.12median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $30–$38typical range per hour
- 7,480utilization review nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the South Dakota statewide median of $33.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,480 registered nurses employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 42.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.99 | $51,980 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.10 | $62,610 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.12 | $68,890 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.71 | $78,440 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.64 | $92,850 | 1% below U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 365th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 331st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.12 median hour buys what $36.54 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,192
- Per year: $59,616
- Per month: $4,968
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Sioux Falls
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sioux Falls Va Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lifescape Sioux Falls, SD | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $33.26/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $38.95/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $38.95/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $38.95/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $49.16/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $49.95/hr | 72,145 |
Utilization Review Nurse jobs in South Dakota · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Dakota
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
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do utilization review nurses make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Utilization Review Nurses in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $33.12 per hour, about $68,890 a year. The middle half earn between $30.10 and $37.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for utilization review nurses once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 331st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 365th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring utilization review nurses in Sioux Falls?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as an utilization review nurse?
South Dakota 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 South Dakota license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Sioux Falls?
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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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3Open now: 1 UR Nurse roles
- Inpatient Counselor Admission Specialist/Utilization ReviewPermanent$22.75–$48.50/ hour
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