WI · Oshkosh · Updated October 15, 2026

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Oshkosh, WI

Pay for utilization review nurses in the Oshkosh area centers on $39.90 per hour, or about $82,980 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.20 and the upper quarter over $47.13. That ranks 172nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for utilization review nurse pay, and 161st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oshkosh. The free report below lists employers near Oshkosh and what they pay.

Utilization Review Nurse pay in Oshkosh, WI

The metro median is 4% below the Wisconsin statewide median of $41.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 registered nurses employed in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area, 20.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.25$75,40019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.20$77,38017% below U.S. median
Median$39.90$82,98011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.13$98,0305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.13$104,27011% above U.S. median

How Oshkosh ranks

  • 172nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 161st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 12 Wisconsin 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 Oshkosh

  • Overall prices in Oshkosh-Neenah run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 74.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.90 median hour buys what $42.94 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,436
  • Per year: $71,820
  • Per month: $5,985

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

Hospitals in Oshkosh

CMS lists 1 hospital in Oshkosh.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
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
Appleton, WI20 mi$39.35/hr75,344
Green Bay, WI45 mi$38.24/hr106,311
Waukesha, WI72 mi$40.38/hr71,461
Milwaukee, WI73 mi$40.38/hr563,531
West Allis, WI75 mi$40.38/hr59,784
Madison, WI78 mi$43.26/hr285,300

Utilization Review Nurse jobs in Wisconsin · Utilization Review Nurse jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

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

Wisconsin state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do utilization review nurses make in Oshkosh, WI?

Utilization Review Nurses in the Oshkosh-Neenah metro area have a median pay of $39.90 per hour, about $82,980 a year. The middle half earn between $37.20 and $47.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Oshkosh-Neenah ranks 161st of 335 metro areas for utilization review nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 172nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do utilization review nurses work in Oshkosh?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Oshkosh, led by Aurora Medical Ctr Oshkosh. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Oshkosh as an utilization review nurse?

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

Does Valorem Health place utilization review nurses in Oshkosh?

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  • Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 1 posting$56.65/ hr$39–$74
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$53.62/ hr$39–$68
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