Utilization Review Nurse salary in Louisiana
Utilization Review Nurses in Louisiana earn a median of $37.92 per hour, about $78,880 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $32.41 and $45.00 per hour. The highest median among Louisiana metro areas is in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, at $40.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.92median pay per hour
- $78,880median pay per year
- 46,790employed in Louisiana
- #43of 50 states by median pay
Utilization Review Nurse pay in Louisiana: percentiles
| Level | Louisiana per hour | Louisiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.21 | $62,840 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $32.41 | $67,410 | $37.79 |
| Median | $37.92 | $78,880 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $45.00 | $93,600 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $53.76 | $111,820 | $65.06 |
Utilization Review Nurse pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Louisiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $40.00 | $83,200 | 5,650 | 5% above | $47.19 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39.39 | $81,920 | 11,410 | 4% above | $42.54 |
| Alexandria, LA | $37.86 | $78,740 | 2,160 | in line with | — |
| Lake Charles, LA | $37.62 | $78,240 | 2,610 | 1% below | $43.82 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $37.60 | $78,210 | 7,930 | 1% below | $41.42 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $36.98 | $76,920 | 2,850 | 2% below | $39.88 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36.81 | $76,550 | 4,680 | 3% below | — |
| Monroe, LA | $36.27 | $75,440 | 2,290 | 4% below | $43.39 |
| Hammond, LA | $36.16 | $75,210 | 1,270 | 5% below | $42.81 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $34.95 | $72,690 | 1,380 | 8% below | $41.07 |
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 Louisiana
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 2% below Louisiana |
| Mississippi | $35.80 | $74,470 | 6% below Louisiana |
| Texas | $43.27 | $90,010 | 14% above Louisiana |
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Common questions
How much does a utilization review nurse make in Louisiana?
The median is $37.92 per hour, about $78,880 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.21 and the top 10% earn over $53.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Louisiana city pays utilization review nurses the most?
Among Louisiana metro areas, Shreveport-Bossier City, LA has the highest median at $40.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Louisiana rank for utilization review nurse pay?
Louisiana ranks 43rd 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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