TX · College Station · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in College Station, TX

Utilization Review Nurses in the College Station area earn a median of $38.11 per hour, about $79,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.11 and $45.61. That ranks 271st of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 213th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in College Station. The free report below lists employers near College Station and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in College Station, TX

The metro median is 12% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,660 registered nurses employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 20.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.98$64,44031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.11$77,19018% below U.S. median
Median$38.11$79,27015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.61$94,8701% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.96$97,6804% above U.S. median

How College Station ranks

  • 271st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 213th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th 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 College Station

  • Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.11 median hour buys what $41.90 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,372
  • Per year: $68,598
  • Per month: $5,716
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in College Station

CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati
College Station, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Bryan, TX8 mi$38.11/hr91,541
Conroe, TX51 mi$47.02/hr114,581
Fulshear, TX66 mi$47.02/hr54,629
Temple, TX74 mi$45.77/hr96,267
Houston, TX77 mi$47.02/hr2,390,125
Pflugerville, TX78 mi$45.63/hr66,819

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Texas · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

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 College Station

College Station city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in College Station, TX?

Utilization Review Nurses in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $38.11 per hour, about $79,270 a year. The middle half earn between $37.11 and $45.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

College Station-Bryan ranks 213th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 271st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in College Station?

CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in College Station 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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