VA · Virginia Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Virginia Beach area centers on $39.03 per hour, or about $81,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.87 and the upper quarter over $47.01. That ranks 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 292nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Virginia Beach. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Virginia Beach.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Virginia Beach, VA

The metro median is 9% below the Virginia statewide median of $42.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 16,270 registered nurses employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 21.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.55$63,54032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.87$76,69018% below U.S. median
Median$39.03$81,17013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.01$97,7804% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.63$115,71024% above U.S. median

How Virginia Beach ranks

  • 215th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 292nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Virginia Beach

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.03 median hour buys what $39.85 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,405
  • Per year: $70,254
  • Per month: $5,854

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

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Hospitals in Virginia Beach

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Virginia Beach.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach, VA
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
Norfolk, VA16 mi$39.03/hr231,105
Chesapeake, VA17 mi$39.03/hr254,997
Richmond, VA95 mi$43.14/hr233,655
Greenville, NC111 mi$38.88/hr95,138
Rocky Mount, NC114 mi$38.99/hr54,541
Wake Forest, NC149 mi$40.80/hr56,764

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 Virginia Beach, VA?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $39.03 per hour, about $81,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.87 and $47.01 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 292nd of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Virginia Beach?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Virginia Beach, led by Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Virginia Beach 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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  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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