VA · Richmond · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Richmond, VA

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Richmond area centers on $43.14 per hour, or about $89,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.67 and the upper quarter over $46.76. That ranks 109th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 125th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Richmond. The free report below lists employers near Richmond and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Richmond, VA

The metro median is 1% above the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 15,440 registered nurses employed in the Richmond metro area, 23.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.22$67,02028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.67$78,35016% below U.S. median
Median$43.14$89,7304% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.76$97,2604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.62$119,85028% above U.S. median

How Richmond ranks

  • 109th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 125th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Richmond

  • Overall prices in Richmond run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.14 median hour buys what $44.08 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,553
  • Per year: $77,652
  • Per month: $6,471

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

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Hospitals in Richmond

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Richmond Va Medical Center
Richmond, VA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Cjw Medical Center
Richmond, VA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals
Richmond, VA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital
Richmond, VA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Newport News, VA61 mi$39.03/hr183,056
Hampton, VA73 mi$39.03/hr137,596
Suffolk, VA74 mi$39.03/hr103,105
Portsmouth, VA77 mi$39.03/hr96,482
Norfolk, VA80 mi$39.03/hr231,105
Chesapeake, VA87 mi$39.03/hr254,997

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 Richmond, VA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Richmond metro area have a median pay of $43.14 per hour, about $89,730 a year. The middle half earn between $37.67 and $46.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Richmond ranks 125th of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 109th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Richmond?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Richmond, led by Bon Secours St Marys Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Richmond 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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