Utilization Management Specialist Salary in the United States

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utilization Management Specialist in the United States is $73,322 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,356
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,789 to $80,144
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,469
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Utilization Management Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,144 $6,679 $1,541 $39
Average $73,322 $6,110 $1,410 $35
25th Percentile $59,789 $4,982 $1,150 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Utilization Management Specialist Salaries

An Utilization Management Specialist'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 Specialists

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: $92,481
  • San Francisco: $91,571
  • Oakland: $89,540

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 4.95% 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.
  • Discharge Planning (Mentioned in 3.93% Job Postings): Developing a personalized plan to ensure the smooth transition of a patient from a health organization to the patient's home or residential care.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Planning 4.95%
Discharge Planning 3.93%
Microsoft Office 2.03%
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 Specialist's salary.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Care Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Case Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Improvement
 $82,120
12%
Care Management
 $77,721
6%
Case Management
 $76,988
5%
Collaboration
 $76,988
5%
Quality Assurance
 $76,988
5%
Acute Care
 $76,254
4%
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How Education impacts an Utilization Management Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Utilization Management Specialists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $71,469 and $79,785).

Utilization Management Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Utilization Management Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 26.3%
High School 26.3%
Associates 21.1%
Bachelors 10.5%
Masters 42.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Utilization Management Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Utilization Management Specialist'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.

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$59,789
Average $73,322/year
$80,144
$4,982
Average $6,110/month
$6,679
$1,150
Average $1,410/week
$1,541
$29
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,144 $6,679 $1,541 $39
Average $73,322 $6,110 $1,410 $35
25th Percentile $59,789 $4,982 $1,150 $29

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Salary Trends for Utilization Management Specialist

Salaries for an Utilization Management Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $64,966 in 2023 to around $64,604 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Utilization Management Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Utilization Management Specialist Over Time

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$64,966
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2024 $65,066
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