TX · Carrollton · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Carrollton, TX

Utilization Review Nurses in the Carrollton area earn a median of $47.47 per hour, about $98,740 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.06 and $51.37. That ranks 74th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 79th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Carrollton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Carrollton.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Carrollton, TX

The metro median is 10% above the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 72,640 registered nurses employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 18.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.41$67,41028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.06$79,16015% below U.S. median
Median$47.47$98,7405% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.37$106,85014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.04$122,80031% above U.S. median

How Carrollton ranks

  • 74th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 24 Texas 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 Carrollton

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.47 median hour buys what $46.05 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,709
  • Per year: $85,446
  • Per month: $7,120
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in Carrollton

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Carrollton.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Carrollton, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Carrollton Springs
Carrollton, TX
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
Lewisville, TX6 mi$47.47/hr135,983
Plano, TX10 mi$47.47/hr293,286

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Carrollton

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Carrollton, TX?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $47.47 per hour, about $98,740 a year. The middle half earn between $38.06 and $51.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 79th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Carrollton?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Carrollton, led by Carrollton Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Carrollton as an utilization review nurse?

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

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