Utilization Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Utilization Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Utilization Manager in the United States is $139,323 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $169,984
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,410 to $155,372
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $120,385
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Utilization Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $155,372 $12,948 $2,988 $75
Average $139,323 $11,610 $2,679 $67
25th Percentile $129,410 $10,784 $2,489 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Utilization Manager Salaries

An Utilization Manager'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 Managers

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: $175,728
  • San Francisco: $174,000
  • Oakland: $170,141

What Skills Can Increase an Utilization Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Social Work (Mentioned in 3.33% Job Postings): Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social functioning is the way in which people perform their social roles, and the structural institutions that are provided[by whom?] to sustain them. Social work applies social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, political science, public health, community development, law, and economics, to engage with client systems, conduct assessments, and develop interventions to solve social and personal problems; and to bring about social change. Social work practice is often divided[by whom?] into micro-work, which involves working directly with individuals or small groups; and macro-work, which involves working with communities, and - within social policy - fostering change on a larger scale.
  • Patient Assessment (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Assessment affects treatment by narrowing down diagnostic impressions and allows us to track treatment effectiveness.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.33%
Social Work 3.33%
Patient Assessment 2%
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 Manager's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
$156,042
12%
Clinical Care
$150,469
8%
Project Management
$150,469
8%
Staff Development
$147,682
6%
Presentation
$147,682
6%
Verbal Communication
$147,682
6%
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How Education impacts an Utilization Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Utilization Managers enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA 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 Manager with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $133,437 and $143,315).

Utilization Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Utilization Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 2.5%
Associates 15.0%
Bachelors 27.5%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 5.0%
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Utilization Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Utilization Manager'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 Manager

Salaries for an Utilization Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $167,393 in 2023 to around $164,867 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Utilization Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Utilization Manager Over Time

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2023
$167,393
2024
$167,154
2025
$164,867
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2023 $167,393
2024 $167,154
2025 $164,867
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Most common benefits for Utilization Manager

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