Utilization Review Nurse salary in Kentucky
Utilization Review Nurses in Kentucky earn a median of $38.42 per hour, about $79,910 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $34.83 and $45.76 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Lexington-Fayette, KY, at $39.80 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.42median pay per hour
- $79,910median pay per year
- 48,170employed in Kentucky
- #39of 50 states by median pay
Utilization Review Nurse pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.38 | $63,190 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $34.83 | $72,450 | $37.79 |
| Median | $38.42 | $79,910 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $45.76 | $95,180 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $50.21 | $104,440 | $65.06 |
Utilization Review Nurse pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $39.80 | $82,780 | 8,110 | 4% above | $42.85 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $39.04 | $81,200 | 17,300 | 2% above | $41.95 |
| Owensboro, KY | $38.23 | $79,510 | 1,660 | in line with | $43.14 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38.05 | $79,140 | 860 | 1% below | $42.01 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37.21 | $77,400 | 1,630 | 3% below | $43.23 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $36.84 | $76,620 | 1,640 | 4% below | $40.85 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Utilization Review Nurse pay in states next to Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $41.54 | $86,410 | 8% above Kentucky |
| Indiana | $38.82 | $80,740 | 1% above Kentucky |
| Missouri | $38.35 | $79,770 | in line with Kentucky |
| Ohio | $39.06 | $81,250 | 2% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $38.00 | $79,030 | 1% below Kentucky |
| Virginia | $42.70 | $88,820 | 11% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $38.46 | $79,990 | in line with Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a utilization review nurse make in Kentucky?
The median is $38.42 per hour, about $79,910 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.38 and the top 10% earn over $50.21 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays utilization review nurses the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Lexington-Fayette, KY has the highest median at $39.80 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for utilization review nurse pay?
Kentucky ranks 39th of 50 states by median utilization review nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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