Utilization Management Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Utilization Management Nurse make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utilization Management Nurse in the United States is $82,324 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Utilization Management Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,773
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,472 to $89,363
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,144
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Utilization Management Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $89,363 $7,447 $1,719 $43
Average $82,324 $6,860 $1,583 $40
25th Percentile $76,472 $6,373 $1,471 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Utilization Management Nurse Salaries

An Utilization Management Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Utilization Management Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $103,835
  • San Francisco: $102,814
  • Oakland: $100,534

What Skills Can Increase an Utilization Management Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 5.16% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Nursing Process (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): The nursing process is a modified scientific method. Nursing practise was first described as a four-stage nursing process by Ida Jean Orlando in 1958.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 5.16%
Nursing Process 3.34%
Long Term Care 1.96%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Utilization Management Nurse's salary.
  • Telemetry: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telemetry
$84,793
3%
Accountability
$83,970
2%
Dedication
$83,970
2%
Partnering
$83,970
2%
Innovation
$83,970
2%
Commitment
$83,970
2%
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How Education impacts an Utilization Management Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Utilization Management Nurses enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Utilization Management Nurse with a Associate's Degree is between $81,300 and $85,864).

Utilization Management Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Utilization Management Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 43.3%
Bachelors 48.9%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Utilization Management Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Utilization Management Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Utilization Management Nurse

Salaries for an Utilization Management Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $72,868 in 2023 to around $73,030 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Utilization Management Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Utilization Management Nurse Over Time

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2023
$72,868
2024
$73,495
2025
$73,030
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2023 $72,868
2024 $73,495
2025 $73,030
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