VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Lynchburg, VA

The median utilization review nurse pay in the Lynchburg area is $39.34 per hour ($81,840 a year), with the typical range running from $35.37 to $45.81. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lynchburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. The free report below lists employers near Lynchburg and what they pay.

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Utilization Review Nurse pay in Lynchburg, VA

The metro median is 8% below the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,490 registered nurses employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 25.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.46$63,36032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.37$73,57021% below U.S. median
Median$39.34$81,84013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.81$95,2802% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.23$96,1603% above U.S. median

How Lynchburg ranks

  • 192nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 128th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 7 Virginia 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 Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.34 median hour buys what $44.02 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Lynchburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,416
  • Per year: $70,812
  • Per month: $5,901

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

Hospitals in Lynchburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
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
Roanoke, VA43 mi$36.52/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$42.70/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$41.88/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$43.14/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$40.48/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$39.36/hr301,870

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Virginia · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia

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

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Lynchburg, VA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $39.34 per hour, about $81,840 a year. The middle half earn between $35.37 and $45.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lynchburg ranks 128th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 192nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring utilization review nurses in Lynchburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lynchburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynchburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg as an utilization review nurse?

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

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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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  1. RN Lynchburg Homecare Quality & Utilization Review-FT/0830-5pPermanent
    $74k–$112k/ year
    Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA · posted 15 days ago

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