TX · San Angelo · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in San Angelo, TX

Pay for utilization review nurses in the San Angelo area centers on $36.27 per hour, or about $75,440 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.09 and the upper quarter over $44.34. That ranks 344th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 303rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Angelo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Angelo.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in San Angelo, TX

The metro median is 16% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,430 registered nurses employed in the San Angelo metro area, 28.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.34).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.60$61,57034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.09$70,91024% below U.S. median
Median$36.27$75,44019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.34$92,2301% below U.S. median
Top 10%$45.92$95,5102% above U.S. median

How San Angelo ranks

  • 344th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 303rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 24th 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 San Angelo

  • Overall prices in San Angelo run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 81.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.27 median hour buys what $39.23 buys at the national price level, 13% 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$1,306
  • Per year: $65,286
  • Per month: $5,440
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Hospitals in San Angelo

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Angelo.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Abilene, TX82 mi$37.44/hr130,501
Midland, TX106 mi$42.53/hr143,687
Odessa, TX115 mi$37.63/hr119,748
Killeen, TX163 mi$45.77/hr160,616
Leander, TX165 mi$45.63/hr87,511
Cedar Park, TX169 mi$45.63/hr78,380

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 San Angelo

San Angelo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in San Angelo, TX?

Utilization Review Nurses in the San Angelo metro area have a median pay of $36.27 per hour, about $75,440 a year. The middle half earn between $34.09 and $44.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Angelo ranks 303rd of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 344th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in San Angelo?

CMS lists 1 hospital in San Angelo, led by Shannon Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in San Angelo 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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